§ Mr. Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many children and young people are liable to be displaced as a result of the closure of list D schools;
(2) if he will list the list D schools which will remain open after 1 April 1986;
further to his reply of 20 November, Official Report, column 195, if he will give the number of children placed in list D schools as a condition of a supervision requirement imposed by a children's hearing.
§ Mr. YoungerSix hundred and sixty seven children are currently placed in list D schools following decisions by children's hearings.
Thirty one children are at present accommodated at two schools which intend to close by 31 March. The cases of those likely to remain at the time of closure will require to be brought before children's hearings for variation to the conditions of residence.
The following schools have indicated that they intend to remain open after 31 March 1986 and a further nine schools1 are at present discussing terms of agreements with local authorities:
- Balnacraig
- Balrossie
- Kerelaw
- Kibble
- Oakbank
- Rossie
- St. Mary's Kenmure