§ The Earl of Kintoreasked Her Majesty's Government:
What instructions they have given to local authorities in Scotland to prevent water damage in their schools during periods of very cold weather, and whether these instructions include a requirement to drain totally the internal water system while the schools are not in use.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (The Earl of Lindsay)Arrangements for the maintenance and safeguarding of school buildings are the responsibility of the local authorities concerned. The professional staff in their property and other relevant departments are best placed to judge the precautionary measures which are appropriate in individual school buildings in the event of very cold weather.