SNP ACTION DRIVES MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN SCHOOL CONDITIONS

SNP MSP Colin Beattie has said that new figures show how action from the SNP Scottish Government has driven a major improvement in the condition of schools in Midlothian and East Lothian.
 
The 2024 School Estate Statistics released this week show that a record 91.7% of school buildings across Scotland are in good or satisfactory condition. This is an increase of 29 percentage points from 2007 when the SNP came to power.

In Midlothian 86% of schools are now in a good or satisfactory condition.

In East Lothian 82% of schools are now in a good or satisfactory condition.

Commenting, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Colin Beattie, said:

“The SNP is committed to delivering a world class education for all pupils and high-quality learning environments play a key part in this.

“These record figures show the major improvement that has been made to the school buildings since the SNP has been in government.

“In the face of yet more austerity from the new Labour government at Westminster, the SNP is continuing to invest in the school estate through the £2 billion Learning Estate Programme.

“The SNP Scottish Government has made investing in public services one of its top priorities and will continue to invest to ensure that all pupils learn in the best possible environment.”
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