§ 25. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has made for the reduction of expenditure on education in Scotland; and how this is likely to affect education in Ayrshire.
§ Mr. J. StuartNo proposals have been made to education authorities or to the managers of other educational establishments for economies in education.
§ Mr. HughesCan the Minister assure us that in Scotland he is not going to pursue the reactionary policy that is being indicated for England, and will he give an assurance that there are to be no cuts in education in Scotland?
§ Mr. StuartI am afraid I cannot now add to what I have just said, but I suggest to the hon. Gentleman that he should await further proceedings.
§ Mr. William HamiltonWould the right hon. Gentleman be more forthcoming about these prospective educational cuts than his counterpart in England?
§ Mr. StuartI am not in a position at present to add to the reply.