HC Deb 22 May 1931 vol 252 cc2413-4W
Mr. SCOTT

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the names of the present members of the Advisory Council advising the Department on education in Scotland; how often during the year 1930–31 the committee met, and whether in London or Edinburgh; whether the Advisory Committee makes an annual report to the Secretary of State for Scotland; and whether it has any part in or responsibility for the annual report of the Committee of Council on Education.

Mr. W. ADAMSON

The Advisory Council as at present constituted consists of the following persons:

  • Dr. J. B. Clark.
  • Dr. P. Comrie.
  • Mr. James Doonan.
  • Mr. George Duncan.
  • Mr. Joseph F. Duncan.
  • Mr. William Elger, J.P.
  • The Rev. Dr. Frew.
  • Sir Henry S. Keith, LL.D.
  • Miss A. B. Muir.
  • Mr. R. Robertson, M.Inst.C.E.
  • Principal J. C. Smail, O.B.E.
  • Mrs. E. Watson,

The Council has met seven times during the year 1930–31, in each case in Edinburgh. It makes no annual report to the Secretary of State, but from time to time it reports to the Department on subjects referred to it for consideration. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.