§ 71. Mr. Stephenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many schools have been built by the Glasgow Education Committee since the passing of the Act for raising the school age with a view to making suitable accommodation for the secondary education of the children concerned?
The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Wedderburn)Since the passing of the Education (Scotland) Act, 1936, two new permanent secondary schools and one temporary secondary school have been opened in Glasgow. In addition, there are five new secondary schools which are either under construction or the plans of which have been approved; four of these are being provided to replace and to extend existing provision.
§ Mr. StephenCan the Under-Secretary say what is the reason for the failure to make adequate provision for these children in the schools?
Mr. WedderburnI am advised that the provision which will be available will be adequate by the time the school-leaving age is raised.
§ Mr. StephenIs the Under-Secretary aware that there is an amalgamation of a school scheme on a temporary basis because the provision is not adequate for the time when the school-leaving age takes effect?
§ Mr. StephenThen how can the Undersecretary say that when the school-leaving age comes into operation it is hoped that there will be adequate provision?
Mr. WedderburnNo, Sir, I said that I am advised there will be adequate provision by the time the school-leaving age is raised.