§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now make a statement on the consultations he has with education authorities on school building programmes.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellSince the allocation of capital investment for the main programme of school building to start in 1973–74, my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Education has met two education authorities to discuss requests for increased allocations. My Department has had similar discussions with 12 others. The authorities' requests are under consideration.