HC Deb 28 April 1977 vol 930 cc414-5W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further representations his Department has received from people in Ayrshire about the need to retain Craigie College; and if he can yet state the date when his decision will be made known.

Mr. McElhone

Since my right hon. Friend issued his consultative paper on 17th January he has received 411 letters from people in Ayrshire supporting the retention of Craigie College of Education. As regards the date when his decision will be made known, I would refer the hon. Member to my hon. Friend's reply of 27th April to my hon. Friend the Member for West Stirlingshire (Mr. Canavan).—[Vol. 930, c. 1217–18.]

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