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Mr. Sproat
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many places in List D schools are currently vacant; what percentage this is of the whole; and where those vacancies are.
Mr. McElhone
There were 254 vacant places in List D schools at 26th November 1978, representing just under 16 per cent. of the accommodation available. The location of these vacancies was as follows:
| Boys Schools | |
| Balgowan Echool, Dundee | 34 |
| Balrossie School, Kilmacolm | 8 |
| Dale School, Arbroath | 5 |
| Dr. Guthrie's Boys' School, Edinburgh | 6 |
| Kenmure St. Mary's School, Bishopbriggs | 17 |
| Kerelaw School, Stevenston | 12 |
| Kibble School, Paisley | 9 |
| Loaningdale School, Biggar | 5 |
| Oakbank School, Aberdeen | 11 |
| Rossie School, Montrose | 11 |
| Rossie School (Secure Unit) | 4 |
| Springboig St. John's School, Glasgow | 10 |
| St. Andrew's School, Shandon | 12 |
| St. John Bosco's School, Aberdour | 14 |
| St. Joseph's School, Tranent | 32 |
| St. Ninian's School, Garmore. By Aberfoyle | 21 |
| St. Philip's School, Airdrie | 12 |
| Wellington School, Penicuik | 9 |
| Sub total | 232 |
| Girls' Schools | |
| Balgay School, Dundee | 3 |
| Dr. Guthrie's Girls' School, Edinburgh | 4 |
| Langlands Park School, Port Glasgow | 4 |
| Snowdon School, Stirling | 7 |
| Tynepark School, Haddington | 4 |
| Sub total | 22 |
| Grand total | 254 |