§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what date he has approved for the start of the new Airdrie High School, in view of the overcrowded 88W and obsolete nature of the existing buildings; what is the estimated cost; and what is the estimated date for the completion of the new buildings.
§ Mr. RossFirm forecasts are not possible at this stage. The education authority is, I understand, reviewing the sketch plans so far prepared in the light of its recent decision to organise secondary education on comprehensive lines.