asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if his attention has been drawn to the resolution passed by the Perthshire Education Authority protesting against the raising of the school age at the present time; and, if so, will he give careful consideration to the views expressed?

The answer to both parts of the question is in the affirmative.

Does the hon. Gentleman not consider that the cautious attitude shown by his fellow-countrymen is a very wise one?

A very much larger number of resolutions in favour of the Government's attitude have been received from educational bodies than have been received against it.

How many have been received from other education authorities?

I cannot give the actual figures without notice.