Corsbie Hall School

HC Deb 13 July 1972 vol 840 cc437-8W

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the latest situation at Corsbie Hall School, Fife, so far as his Department is responsible.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

My Department wrote to the proprietor on 5th June, expressing concern at the deterioration in standards at the school and asking him to ensure that it was suitably staffed when it resumed after the holidays. The school term ended on 21st June and the school is now closed for the summer holidays. I understand the intention is that it should reopen on 19th July.

One of HM Inspectors will be at the school that day to ensure that it can continue to function. If necessary, Inspectors will carry out a full inspection a few days thereafter to satisfy themselves and me that the school is suitably staffed and is otherwise satisfactory.