§ 28. Mr. Macquistenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that there is in Glengorm, Mull, a population of about 40 people, including a number of children of school age; that there is no school nearer than Tobermory which is more than four miles distant; that, owing to the distance and weather conditions, it is impracticable for the children to attend school, who in consequence are not receiving education; and that all the education authority have done up till now is to suggest a conveyance or offer trivial sums to board out the children in Tobermory; and will he therefore have the existing school building in Glengorm opened anew and supplied with a teacher?
§ Mr. ElliotI am informed that transport to the Tobermory school has been arranged for the seven children in question; that all of them are taking advantage of this; and that no complaint has been made to the education authority as to these arrangements. The provision of schools for small groups of children in Highland areas is a matter of considerable 204 difficulty, but I understand that the education authority are to consider this particular case further on 12th February.