§ Mr. Anstruther-Grayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can give the numbers of mute adults and juveniles in Scotland; and how many of these are at present in employment?
§ Mr. ElliotThe only available information with regard to mutes in Scotland is that at July, 1936, there were 704 deaf-mute children attending special schools or classes for the deaf and dumb. It is estimated that there are some 4,000 to 5,000 deaf persons over school age, but no figures are available as to the number of these who are also dumb. No information is available with regard to the number of mute persons at present in employment.