§ Mr. Carmichaelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish the directives issued by his Department to 54W education authorities on the use of corporal punishment in Scottish schools; whether schools are required to keep a punishment book; and if there is a specification covering the physical properties of the commonly used strap.
§ Mr. NobleDiscipline in schools is a matter for education authorities and one on which it would be inappropriate to issue directions to them. Advice from the Department for the guidance of authorities and teachers on this subject is contained in the memorandum "The Primary School in Scotland". I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the relevant extract.