Chamber
Plenary, 29 Mar 2007
29 Mar 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
Education
General Questions
I add my congratulations to Tulliallan primary school. Will the minister explain why the number of secondary teachers in Fife has reduced since 1997? Can he also explain to the people of Fife why, despite the investment that he claims has been put into schools, there are schools in Glenrothes that are raising funds through open days and fairs? The money that is raised is not going on extras for the children, but is being used to buy books and equipment.
In the same item of business
2. Scott Barrie (Dunfermline West) (Lab):
Lab
To ask the Scottish Executive how children and young people have benefited from investment in the education system. (S2O-12530)
The Minister for Education and Young People (Hugh Henry):
Lab
In 2005-06 we invested our highest amount ever in the Scottish school education system, with revenue expenditure of £4.4 billion. Expenditure on education ha...
Scott Barrie:
Lab
The minister is absolutely correct to highlight the Executive's record investment in refurbishing existing schools, in building new schools, in reducing clas...
Hugh Henry:
Lab
Scott Barrie has spoken to me about the excellent work that is being done at Tulliallan primary school. I congratulate not just the head teacher and teachers...
Tricia Marwick (Mid Scotland and Fife) (SNP):
SNP
I add my congratulations to Tulliallan primary school. Will the minister explain why the number of secondary teachers in Fife has reduced since 1997? Can he ...
Hugh Henry:
Lab
Tricia Marwick will need to take that matter up with Fife Council. The reality is that when Peter Peacock was the Minister for Education and Young People, he...