§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the statutory duties of regional authorities regarding the provision of individual subjects in Scottish secondary schools.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherUnder section 1 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1962, education authorities are required to secure that adequate and efficient provision is made for the teaching of Gaelic in Gaelic-speaking areas; and under section 8 of the Act an education authority may not discontinue religious
ROAD EXPENDITURE £'000—SCOTLAND New construction and improvements Maintenance Total expenditure on public roads Trunk roads Other roads Trunk roads Other roads Administration All roads 1976–77— Tayside 32,615 22,158 2,470 1,285 2,621 2,426 Scotland 192,332 43,850 47,781 10,617 48,206 13,258 1977–78— Tayside 34,812 22,762 1,569 1,043 4,549 2,302 Scotland 230,493 57,693 42,425 12,243 70,708 19,383 1978–79— Tayside * 19,828 * 1,570 * * Scotland * 58,285 * 14,131 * * * Not available.