§ 29. Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many staff are employed in the Lord Advocate's Department; where they are employed; and into what categories they are divided and in what Civil Service grades.
§ Mr. RossThe Lord Advocate has supplied the following information to enable me to reply. The staff numbers 35, employed as follows:
§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had with local education authorities about school hours in relation to British Standard Time; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossProvided that Regulation 10 of the Schools (Scotland) Code, 1956 is observed, the fixing of school hours is a matter within the discretion of education authorities, some of which already approve variations in the hours to suit local conditions. The Association of 267W Directors of Education, which I have consulted, assures me that this position is well understood. I have in mind, however, to circulate a note to education authorities describing in detail the effect of British Standard Time during the winter months in different parts of Scotland.