HC Deb 08 May 1968 vol 764 cc90-1W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make recommendations to all local authorities in Scotland that the February intake of primary schoolchildren should be continued.

Mr. Ross

No. School commencing dates vary.

Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received against the proposed discarding of the February intake of children to certain primary schools in Scotland.

Mr. Ross

Thirteen individuals or organisations have made representations to me about Glasgow Education Authority's recent proposal to abolish the mid-session date for commencing school attendance.