§ 3. Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has taken place in the construction of Kilmardinny School, Bearsden; and when the school is likely to be completed.
§ Mr. Henderson StewartI understand that Dunbarton Education Authority is about to invite tenders for the construction of this school, that building work is expected to start in June and that the Education Authority expect that it will take about two and a half years to complete.
§ 4. Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what limitations were placed on expenditure for the levelling of playing fields at the Kilmardinny schools.
§ Mr. Henderson StewartDunbarton EducationAuthority has been informed that my right hon. Friend is prepared to approve whatever expenditure may be necessary to ensure that no gradient at the playing fields at the new school at Kilmardinny is greater than 1 in 40 and to provide a uniform surface on the pitches.