§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many places in List D schools are currently vacant; what percentage this is of the whole; and where those vacancies are.
§ Mr. McElhoneThere were 254 vacant places in List D schools at 26th November 1978, representing just under 16 per cent. of the accommodation available. The location of these vacancies was as follows:
Boys Schools Balgowan Echool, Dundee 34 Balrossie School, Kilmacolm 8 Dale School, Arbroath 5 Dr. Guthrie's Boys' School, Edinburgh 6 Kenmure St. Mary's School, Bishopbriggs 17 Kerelaw School, Stevenston 12 Kibble School, Paisley 9 Loaningdale School, Biggar 5 Oakbank School, Aberdeen 11 Rossie School, Montrose 11 Rossie School (Secure Unit) 4 Springboig St. John's School, Glasgow 10 St. Andrew's School, Shandon 12 St. John Bosco's School, Aberdour 14 St. Joseph's School, Tranent 32 St. Ninian's School, Garmore. By Aberfoyle 21 St. Philip's School, Airdrie 12 Wellington School, Penicuik 9 Sub total 232 Girls' Schools Balgay School, Dundee 3 Dr. Guthrie's Girls' School, Edinburgh 4 Langlands Park School, Port Glasgow 4 Snowdon School, Stirling 7 Tynepark School, Haddington 4 Sub total 22 Grand total 254