HC Deb 30 July 1963 vol 682 cc65-6W
Mr. Dempsey

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish details of the nature of the existing playing fields available for the exclusive use of each secondary school in Coatbridge and Airdrie; what playing field projects he has approved for each school, respectively; what was the date of each such approval; and when he proposes to start these projects.

Mr. Noble

The following is the required information:

School Provision for exclusive use of school
Airdrie
Airdrie Academy 3 football pitches
1 hockey pitch
1 all weather pitch
2 tennis courts
Airdrie High 1 ash pitch
St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Secondary None
Coatbridge
Clifton High None
Coatbridge High 1 football pitch
1 hockey pitch
Rosehall Secondary 2 football pitches
St. Ambrose Secondary 1 football pitch
St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Secondary None
St. Margaret's Roman Catholic High, Whifflet 1 ash pitch
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Secondary None

It is understood that the education authority are proposing to acquire additional ground adjoining the existing playing fields for Coatbridge High School in order to extend those facilities. I have not received any proposals for any additional playing field accommodation for the exclusive use of schools in the area.