§ Mr. Dewarasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to ensure that plans for the reorganisation of education on comprehensive lines put forward by local authorities and approved by his Department are implemented.
§ Mr. RossMy Department maintains close contact with education authorities, principally through H.M. Inspectors, on the implementation of schemes of reorganisation. In many areas progress towards reorganisation depends to some degree on new building for which my approval must be obtained.