§ Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration he is giving to the introduction of an advanced grade in the Scottish Certificate of Education.
§ Mr. MaclayI am examining the implications of the proposals of the Advisory Council on Education in Scotland about this and related matters in the light of the views I have received from the Universities and from the teachers' and other educational associations concerned. I shall make a statement as soon as I am in a position to do so.