§ Sir John Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new places are planned to be provided in List D schools in Scotland; and what is the average cost of providing each place.
§ Mr. William Ross69 new places, including 28 secure places, are expected to be provided within the current financial year. The average cost of each place is £14,000.
In addition it is intended to replace the residential and administrative accommodation which in February was destroyed by fire at Thornly Park School, 324W Paisley. Approval in principle has also been given to a proposal by Strathclyde Regional Council to provide a secure unit of 18 places at Kerelaw School, Stevenston.