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Horton Lodge, Leek

Oral Answers to Questions — Education – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 8 December 1949.

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Photo of Mr Harold Davies Mr Harold Davies , Leek 12:00, 8 December 1949

asked the Minister of Education if agreement has now been reached about the future use of Horton Lodge, Rudyard, Leek, as a special school for delicate children.

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

In the absence of agreement between the parties concerned, a statutory local inquiry has been held.

I have accepted the recommendation of the report of the inquiry and have approved the proposal of the Stoke-on-Trent local education authority in preference to that of the county authority.

Photo of Mr Harold Davies Mr Harold Davies , Leek

Does this mean that the inquiry that my right hon. Friend set up has come to the conclusion that the needs of the City of Stoke-on-Trent are greater than those of the county in this matter?

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

Yes, Sir, I think that that inference can be drawn.

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