§ 17. Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received about his proposals to reduce the number of colleges of education in Scotland.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherFollowing his announcement of 6 August, my right hon. Friend has received 317 separate representations, many of common origin.
§ 20. Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish a range of estimates for the cost and savings to public funds involved in his intention to close Hamilton college of education and Callendar Park college of education and merge Craiglockhart college of education.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherI expect the reduction in the number of colleges to produce savings in staffing, administration and accommodation costs and in a closer correlation between the demand for trained teachers and the economical use of college resources. Detailed figures must depend on the outcome of the consultations on closures.
§ 25. Mr. Harry Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will reconsider his decision to close Callander Park, Hamilton and Craiglockhart colleges of education.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherMy right hon. Friend concluded that Hamilton and Callendar Park colleges should be closed and that it would be desirable for Craiglockhart to cease to operate as a separate entity. He does not propose to change these decisions.