§ 8. Mr. G. A. MORRISONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will institute a survey of school buildings in Scotland which will take account of such matters as condition of buildings, floor space, arrangements for heating, lighting, and sanitation, playground and shed accommodation, provision for physical training, and condition of staff rooms?
§ Mr. ELLIOTThe school buildings in Scotland are under regular review by His Majesty's inspectors of schools, who submit the necessary reports to the Department. The inspectors have already been asked to classify the schools from the point of view of the condition of the premises. A list of those that will require reconstruction or replacement has been prepared. This will be considered in connection with the programmes of work required by the raising of the school age and the provision of adequate facilities for physical education. I do not think that an additional special survey is called for at present.
§ Mr. MORRISONWill that information be available to persons interested?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI could not say without notice.
§ Mr. MAXTONWill the right hon. Gentleman consider having on his staff an inspector of buildings? Does he realise that inspectors of schools are appointed on the basis of their educational attainments, and would he consider having someone specially to examine the buildings as buildings?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI will take the hon. Gentleman's suggestion into consideration.