HC Deb 13 February 1986 vol 91 cc506-7W
Mr. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, following the publication of the report of the Scottish Tertiary Education Advisory Council, he will give estimated figures to show the saving which would result if the Scottish Tertiary Education Advisory Council's recommendation to close further colleges of education in Scotland was implemented.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Since the report makes no specific recommendation as to which colleges might close, it does not provide any basis for estimating prospective savings.

Mr. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will specify what savings were made by closing (a) Callender Park college of education, (b) Hamilton college of education and by the merger of Notre Dame and Craiglockhart colleges into one college.

Mr. Allan Stewart

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.