asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education what number of black-listed schools there is in Wales; what number of schools where application has been made and refused; what is the rate levied in these areas in the current year; and will he consider giving a higher grant for building purposes where the rates are over 15s. in the £ taking each county separately?

There are 112 schools in Wales on the Black List. In the case of nine of these schools, the board have informed the responsible bodies that, unless satisfactory proposals for improving the premises are submitted at an early date, the school will be removed from the list of recognised public elementary schools. In the case of a large number of the remaining schools on the Black List, partial improvements have already been carried out, and proposals for further improvements are awaited. The answer to the third part of the question contains a large number of figures which need interpretation. I will, therefore, with the hon. Member's permission, have the information sent to him. The answer to the fourth part of the question is in the negative.

Can the hon. Gentleman state where these nine schools are situated?

No, Sir, but I shall be very glad to have the hon. Member supplied with the information.