§ Mr. Grayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when education authorities will be informed of the project that can be started in 1972–73 with the extra £4½ million that is being made available for primary school improvements ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellAs a consequence of the additional public works programme which I announced on 13th July I am enlarging and accelerating the primary school improvement programme to enable work to the value of £9½illion to be started in the remainder of 1971–72 and in 1972–73. The enlarged programme will include 88 projects, with an average cost of £108,000, to improve or replace unsatisfactory existing primary schools or to provide accommodation needed to reduce class sizes. Education authorities will be given details this week.