Over-size Classes and Part-time Education, Glasgow

HC Deb 27 May 1963 vol 678 cc91-2W

Sir M. Galpern

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of over-sized classes, and the number of pupils receiving part-time education in Glasgow, at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Noble

At 15th January, 1963, there were 534 over-size classes in Glasgow, consisting of 47 nursery, 363 primary and 124 secondary classes.

At 17th May, 1963, the numbers of pupils receiving part-time education were: Primary Pupils 442 on half-time instruction. 182 losing two to three hours per week. Junior Secondary Pupils 268 losing two to four periods per week.