§ 38. Mr. BUCHANANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps have been taken in Glasgow to get new schools built to replace the schools which have been condemned?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe hon. Member is aware that the whole question of school supply in Glasgow is at present under discussion between the education authority and the Department. I am not yet in a position to give the hon. Member a complete account of the steps taken by the authority to increase the supply and to discontinue the use of unsuitable buildings.
§ Mr. BUCHANANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this question has been under consideration for years and that we have been waiting for a, report, and can he state when he is likely to give us any satisfaction with regard to negotiations between the authorities and himself?
§ Sir J. GILMOURAs the hon. Member knows this is a very large and difficult problem. The discussions are going on and I am certain there will be no avoidable delay.
§ Mr. BUCHANANI have been on this question for over a year now and the thing seems to be no nearer the end than it was before. Can the right hon. Gentleman state when—this Session or at the beginning of the next Session—there will be any statement?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI cannot commit myself definitely to a date, but I think it may be possible to make a statement next Session.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODSuppose we say next century.