HC Deb 23 February 1972 vol 831 c1279
42. Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made in eliminating part-time education in Scottish secondary schools; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Monro

In the last week of January there was part-time education in one school only where the number of pupils who lost two or more hours of instruction was 87. This figure is to be compared with 4,256 in January, 1971.

Mr. Taylor

Does my hon. Friend agree that this is splendid news, observing that part-time education has been the scourge of Scottish education for many years? Will this splendid situation be maintained?

Mr. Monro

Yes, this situation will be maintained. I should like to pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the part which he played in laying the plan.

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