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We don't put nearly enough emphasis on science in this country.

I do agree that we need more emphasis on practical and vocational skills, but at the same time we need to do more to get kids interested in science.
Sorry GH but you wouldn't believe the money and resources that are pumped into science in schools, perhaps things are different in Glasgow though. Things are different depending on the authority.

I'll give you an example, Technological Studies, in a country crying out for kids to get into engineering, you have really to live North of the Forth (or Falkirk) and within striking distance of the North Sea to get the chance to take this subject in schools. AFAIK the only school in the west teaching it was Drumchapel and I've herd it's been dropped there.