§ Mr. Smallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking regarding the future of the demonstration school attached to Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossI have invited the governors of the college, who are responsible for the management of the school, which is selective and fee-paying, to review its future in the light of current educational developments including the proposal in the Education (Scotland) Bill for the abolition of fee-paying in education authority schools, and the movement towards comprehensive secondary education. The review is likely to take some time, and I have emphasised the need to have regard to the interests of existing pupils and staff.