HC Deb 28 February 1957 vol 565 cc214-5W
108. Sir W. Anstruther-Gray

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children are on the waiting list for admission to Gogarburn Institution; what is its capacity; and what alternative he can offer for children who cannot get in.

Mr. Maclay

The common waiting list for children for Gogarburn and Strathore Institutions stands at 112. These institu- tions have, respectively, 143 and 99 beds for children. It is the duty of local authorities to provide training and occupation for defective children not resident in institutions.