§ Mr. TAYLORasked the Secretary for Scotland if he is aware of the proposal of the Dumbartonshire Education Authority to erect Army huts in the playground of Dalmuir School to be used as class-rooms; that this proposal has roused great indignation amongst the parents of the children attending the school because of injury to the health of the scholars by taking away their playground and the necessary air space, and that they will be forced to play in the crowded street instead of the playground originally provided for them; and, in the interest of the health of the children, will he take the necessary steps to prevent the educational authority erecting the huts?
§ Mr. MUNROI am aware of the proposal referred to, which is now under the consideration of the Scottish Education Department. No objection to the proposal has been received by the Department. I understand that the proposed erection of Army huts is intended as a temporary measure to relieve internal congestion of the school, which would be more detrimental to the health of the children than a curtailment of the playground; but their erection in the playground will not be approved by the Department without full inquiry as to the possibility of finding a convenient alternative site.