§ 59. Mr. Buchananasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many primary school pupils and how many secondary school pupils are suspended from school in Scotland because of unruly behaviour; what are the numbers for Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow; what advice he is giving to education committees; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThis information is not available centrally. I am324W aware of the problem and am considering whether there is any action which I could usefully take with a view to offering advice to education authorities.