§ Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children attaining the age of 5 years before 31st March, 1964, cannot be accepted in primary school before August, 1964, in the new town of Cumbernauld.
§ Mr. NobleThe education authority has fulfilled its statutory obligation by admitting at the beginning of the term all children attaining age 5 by 1st January. Some children becoming 5 between then and 31st March were also accepted by headmasters where accommodation allowed. The remaining children will be admitted by the next statutory commencing date, 1st September, 1964.