§ 64. Sir D. Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent shorthand and typewriting are taught in secondary schools in Sutherland; what evening classes in these subjects are available in the county town of Dornoch, Brora, Helmsdale, Bonar Bridge, Lairg and Lochinver; and what bursaries are provided by the education authority to assist students who have to leave home for training.
§ Mr. J. StuartShorthand and typewriting are not taught in any secondary school in Sutherland; the education authority consider that the best form of commercial education is a three-year course of general education followed by a year's intensive course in shorthand 109W and typewriting such as is provided at the Sutherland Technical School, Golspie. There are no evening classes in shorthand and typewriting at any of the places mentioned by my hon. Friend since the numbers of prospective pupils have been too small to justify the provision of such classes, but pupils travel from most of these places to evening classes at Golspie. Lodging and meals allowances are available for pupils who cannot live at home while following the intensive course at Golspie.