§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average cost of providing a new (a) primary school, (b) high school and (c) technical college, excluding the cost of land.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherAverage estimated costs at tender stage—inclusive of furniture, equipment and professional fees—were £430,000 for a primary school and £3,000,000 for a six-year secondary school in the 12 months to 30 September 1979. No tender for a technical college was submitted during that period, but a college for 850 students might be expected to cost about £4,000,000 at current prices.