69. Mr. W. H. K. Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has given to local education authorities in Scotland concerning the time at which school classes should start during the next six months.
§ Mr. RossAfter consultation with the Association of Directors of Education, I informed education authorities in September of the detailed effect of British Standard Time during the winter months in different parts of Scotland and reminded them that they had discretion to vary the school hours. The starting times for schools already vary a good deal in different parts of the country.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to advise local authorities to postpone the starting time for schools in the morning to reduce road accidents caused by the British Standard Time Act.
§ Mr. RossI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave today to the hon. Member for Banff (Mr. W. H. K. Baker).