The process of appointing a Design Team to the building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage. Twenty four design consultants, not contractors, were shortlisted at the pre-qualification stage and were subsequently invited to submit tenders. The closing date for receipt of tender submissions from shortlisted design candidates was Friday, 21 September. After these submissions have been assessed and the Consultants' tax clearance and insurance details have been checked and verified, contracts will be signed with the preferred candidates. I have been advised that the Design Team will be in place and that architectural planning will commence for the proposed new 32-classroom primary school in November. A timeline for the progression of this project through the early design stages, to construction and final completion will be discussed and agreed with the design team during the early stages of design.