§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he will ensure that students at Hamilton college of education are not disadvantaged in educational or financial terms in the event of the college's closure;
(2) what provision he intends to make for alternative accommodation for three-year residential students at Hamilton college of education in the event of the college's closure;
63W(3) what are his plans for the students' residences at Hamilton college of education in the event of the college's closure;
(4) in the event of the closure of Hamilton college of education, what will be the estimated increase in traveling expenses for students presently attending the college.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThese are all matters for discussion with the governing body of Hamilton college of education and other affected interests. My right hon. Friend has recently renewed his invitation to the governing body to begin detailed discussions on the implementation of his decision that the college should be closed. I very much hope that it will feel able to accept this invitation.
§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what provision of technical education he plans for Lanarkshire in the event of the closure of Hamilton college of education.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherProvision of technical education in Lanarkshire is primarily a matter for Strathclyde regional council and will not be significantly affected by the closure of Hamilton college of education.