HC Deb 18 June 1996 vol 279 cc401-2W
Mr. Davidson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many children in primary school in Scotland are being taught in classes of more than 30 in the current year; and how many there were in each of the last five years; [32952]

(2) how many primary classes in Scotland contain more than 30 children, in the current year; and how many there were in each of the last five years; [32953]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

Information on class sizes is collected biennially in the September school census. The available information is given in the table. made to Sir James Mellon, the former chairman of Scottish Homes, following his departure from this position. [32546]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

Sir James Mellon's appointment as chairman of Scottish Homes expired on 31 March 1996. There was no financial settlement following his departure.

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