Roman Catholic School, Carmyle

HC Deb 03 February 1959 vol 599 c194

32. Mr. Timmons

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he can give a starting date for a new Roman Catholic school at Carmyle, Lanarkshire.

Mr. Maclay

The education authority hopes to start work on this building in September, 1960.

Mr. Timmons

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the education authority promised, four and a half years ago, that a school would be built there within three years? Further, is he aware that the 230 children concerned have to cross a road where there is no speed limit, to get to a school which is two miles away? Is not that a rather serious situation?

Mr. Maclay

I should require notice of the second part of the supplementary question, because it is a different issue. I would point out that the preparation of plans and other preliminary work have to be completed first, and they are being pressed on with as fast as possible.