§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of overcrowding in the Carluke Primary School, Lanark, due to the increased population of Carluke; and if he will make a statement about proposals for its alleviation.
§ Mr. J. StuartI am informed that, although one or two classes are slightly in excess of the prescribed maximum size, there is at present no serious overcrowding in the primary department of Carluke Junior Secondary School. The education authority is keeping the matter under review, and if it should become necessary to form another class temporary accommodation can be provided without undue difficulty. A new primary school for 7W 680 pupils is under construction at Crawforddyke, Carluke, and is expected to be ready for occupation in September, 1956.