§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether the Secretary for Scotland is aware that the Education (Scotland, Northern Division) Report for 1898, page 8, shows that in some districts suitable space is not provided in schools for the children's cloaks and caps, that they are massed together, and frequently put on damp after school hours; and, will he state whether it is proposed to take any action in the matter.
§ * MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAYWhere the cloak-room accommodation is insufficient the Department invariably urges its supply, and exerts its authority to obtain such provision. Their Lordships believe that of late years such accommodation has in general been greatly improved.
§ MR. WEIRDid not the last report of the inspector state that at Orkney and Shetland there was still insufficient accommodation, and will steps be taken to see that it is provided?
§ * MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAYI have stated the general policy of the Department, and I have no doubt it will be pursued.