HC Deb 01 December 1998 vol 321 cc143-4W
Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions the Government have had with(a) Highland Council and (b) Dornoch Academy about bringing the school back into local authority control; and if he will make a statement. [61850]

Mrs. Liddell

The Scottish Office has had continuing constructive discussions with both Dornoch Academy and Highland Council, particularly in relation to the school's annual grant. The Government remain committed to repealing the self-governing schools legislation. This, however, will now be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.