§ 25. Mr. BUCHANANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the serious overcrowding in certain schools in the Gorbals Division of Glasgow; and if he intends taking any action to remedy the position?
§ Major ELLIOTIn the Gorbals Parliamentary Division there is no overcrowding in any of the eight non-transferred schools. On the other hand, in the three transferred schools the total average attendance of 5,233 is in excess of the recognised accommodation by 215. Additional accommodation, which is now being provided and which should be available before the end of the year, will 2040 remove the congestion in every case but one, and there the authority expect to get rid of it by means of reorganisation.
§ Mr. BUCHANANWill the hon. and gallant Member not consult with the education authority to see if they cannot build a new school, as the over-crowding is really serious?
§ Major ELLIOTThe Education Department has been in communication with the Glasgow Education Authority, and they hope that school accommodation will be provided in a temporary building at Braehead Street.