HC Deb 27 July 1981 vol 9 cc323-4W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether Her Majesty's Inspectorate has investigated the level of nursery provision being provided by Tayside region in Dundee.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

Section 1(2) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 empowers but does not require education authorities to provide school education in nursery schools and classes; the level of provision is therefore within the discretion of each authority. Nursery provision in Dundee is kept under review by Her Majesty's inspectorate as part of the general programme of inspection of educational provisions throughout the region.