HC Deb 26 February 1998 vol 307 c361W
25. Mr. Rendel

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to reinstate minimum space standards in schools. [29906]

Mr. Byers

In place of the teaching area standards, the Department's Architects and Buildings Branch has published Building Bulletin 82 "Area Guidelines for Schools". This provides detailed recommendations for minimum and maximum teaching, recreation, administration and other areas. We intend to keep under review whether our guidance is meeting pupils' needs.