HC Deb 08 March 1996 vol 273 c380W
Ms Roseanna Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many racial incidents were reported in(a) primary and (b) secondary schools in each educational authority in Scotland in 1995. [19170]

Mr. Robertson

This information is not held centrally by the Scottish Office.

Ms Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland which education authorities in Scotland have specific programmes to deal directly with the incidence of racism in schools. [19171]

Mr. Robertson

The management of schools is the responsibility of education authorities and head teachers. Information on which education authorities in Scotland have specific programmes to deal directly with the incidence of racism in schools is not held by the Scottish Office.