asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when, and in what financial year, work will commence on building the new Eastbank academy, Shettleston; and what is the estimated cost and the estimated completion date.

As I indicated to the hon. Member in my reply of 15 May 1981, a decision on the replacement of this school is a matter in the first instance for Strathclyde regional council, taking into account financial commitments and educational provision in the area—[Vol. 4, c. 356.]