§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportions of referrals to children's hearings in 1975, 1976 and 1977 related to offences committed by children while on weekend or other leave from List D schools and by children who had absconded or overstayed their leave.
§ Mr. McElhoneThis information is not available centrally.
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§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is now in a position to make a final announcement on future financial and administrative arrangements for List D schools.
§ Mr. McElhoneMy right hon. Friend has only recently received comments on his consultative memorandum from the last of the interested organisations and will not be able to announce his conclusions until the consultations are complete.
§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many List D places are available; and how many committal applications made by children's hearings were outstanding as at 31st December 1977.
§ Mr. McElhone1,626 places and 103 firm applications for admission.