§ 55. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in view of the fact that the plans for the extension of the hostel for deaf children at Polmuir Road, Aberdeen, were approved by the Scottish Education Department as far back as December, 1965, if he will state the reasons for delay in implementing those plans; and if he will now take immediate steps to have them implemented in view of the need conveyed to him by the letter of the National Deaf Children's Society, North and North-East Scotland Region.
§ Mr. MillanThis project has been delayed because the education authorities concerned were unable to reach an agreed financial arrangement. My Department convened a meeting, however, on 3rd February at which a financial scheme was agreed in principle, subject to ratification by the individual authorities. Working drawings for the extension are now being prepared.