§ Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many primary school places were provided in the new town of Cumbernauld in 1961 to 1963, and how many are planned for 1963–64, and 1964–65.
§ Mr. NobleIn Cumbernauld, 1,360 primary school places were provided in 1961 to 1963, bringing the total to 2,040. At the end of this year, 680 more places will be ready and a further 680 in the summer of 1965, making 3,400 in all. To meet temporary difficulties the education authority are proposing to make use of transportable classrooms.
§ Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many senior secondary school places have been provided in the new town of Cumbernauld in 1963–64, and how many are planned for 1964–65 and 1965–66;
(2) how many senior secondary school places are planned in the new town of Cumbernauld for 1963–64 and 1964–65.
§ Mr. NobleA comprehensive secondary school will complete in Cumbernauld early next year. It has been planned to take 1,540 pupils, about half of whom may be following senior secondary courses. A comprehensive secondary school for Roman Catholic pupils is in its planning stages.