§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the progress made towards implementing the raising of the school-leaving age to 16 years; what representations he has had from organisations asking him to delay implementation; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. RossYes, although the likely shortage of teachers in some parts of the country remains a cause for concern. I have received a copy of a resolution by the Educational Institute of Scotland in favour of postponing the raising of the school leaving age and have replied that it remains my intention to raise the age in 1972. Two education authorities have notified me of their endorsement of the Institute's resolution.