§ Mr. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many local authorities have now responded to his circular calling for economies in educational expenditure; and what is the estimated total saving expressed as a percentage of total education expenditure.
§ Mr. J. StuartAll education authorities have now indicated what action they propose to take in response to the economy circular. Their estimated savings amount to approximately 0.7 per cent. of their estimated expenditure on education.
§ Mr. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with local authorities concerning their detailed education estimates; how many authorities have not made any economies in their expenditure; and what suggestions he has made to such authorities.
§ Mr. J. StuartI have not yet had any discussions with education authorities about their detailed estimates, which are now being considered. Two education authorities did not propose any economies. Suggestions for economies will be made to them, if necessary, when their detailed estimates have been examined.
§ Mr. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many local educational authorities have reduced their estimated expenditure on administrative costs in response to his economy circular; and what is the total amount of such saving.
§ Mr. J. StuartFive authorities have so reduced their expenditure by a total amount of 1,800.