On Monday lunchtime representatives of the pupils of Elgin High School and of the Parent Council had the opportunity to meet John Swinney, Deputy First Minister of Scotland.  He was in Elgin meeting with members of the north of Scotland  councils and was able to take time from his  schedule.  The EHS group were able to ask him about the progress in reaching a resolution to the issues that have stalled the start of work on the new build.  They also described the challenges of the current building.  Mr Swinney listened sympathetically.  Although he was not able to give a firm date when work could go ahead, he did give reassurances that a resolution was a priority and also of the commitment of the Scottish Government to the project.