§ Mr. Norman HoggTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what criteria he applies to authorising the construction of new primary schools in urban areas; what advice he has given to education authorities in this respect; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythDecisions on the provision of new schools are for the education authorities. They must consider any proposals on their individual merits and my right hon. Friend has issued no guidance to authorities on the criteria they should apply.