asked the President of the Board of Education what decision has been reached about the provision of air-raid shelter for the elementary schools of Worthing?

The Worthing local education authority have under consideration the provision of shelter accommodation at the public elementary schools, but no definite decision has yet been reached. The hon. Member, however, will be aware that the delay in reaching a decision has not affected the opening of the schools.

Will the right hon. Gentleman, in view of the long delay that has taken place, urge the authorities to come to a constructive decision in this matter?

There is no educational problem involved. The matter is one for the discretion of the local education authority in consultation with the local A.R.P. authority.

Would it not help if the dispute between the education authorities and the Home Office was resolved?

That is a hypothetical question.