AT least 30 schools in Scotland found to contain a potentially dangerous concrete have been named by councils.
found to contain a potentially dangerous concrete have been named by councils.
Figures from 14 local authorities in Scotland showed at least 33 schools across the country have been found to have the potentially dangerous material, reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete .Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said 37 schools were affected and that ministers had known since last year, reports our sister title The National.
She said: “This has of course been an issue that the government has been aware of for some time, and that’s why action has been taken, and has been for some time, for example way back in July 2022 Scottish Government officials made contact with the Scottish heads of Property Services and directors of education in Scotland to share information on Raac.
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