§ Mr. Allan Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will discuss with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities the implications of the use by the Educational Institute of Scotland of section 88 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 to prevent the dismissal of a teacher convicted of embezzlement.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherNo. I understand than an interim interdict with respect to this matter is at present in force and that further proceedings are pending.