HC Deb 24 April 1951 vol 487 cc47-8W
127. Sir W. Darling

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what capital expenditure was incurred by the local authorities of Edinburgh and Glasgow in their financial years ended 28th and 31st May, 1950, respectively, on the erection of permanent schools, temporary schools, and also what was spent on school furniture and equipment.

Mr. McNeil

Following are the figures:

Nature of expenditure Edinburgh Glasgow
£ £
Permanent schools 124,243 120,925
Temporary schools 131,809 91,372
Furniture and equipment:
Capital account 19,922 17,651
Revenue account 13,803 39,011

The figures are based upon the Corporation's accounts and include the cost of adaptations and additions to schools as well as of the erection of schools.

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