§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will detail in the OFFICIAL REPORT which authorities in Scotland have complied with Section 25 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellScottish education authorities make use of the provision at Condover Hall School for the Blind, Shrewsbury, for the very small number of children in Scotland who suffer the dual handicap of blindness and deafness.
§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will detail in the OFFICIAL REPORT which authorities in Scotland have complied with Section 26 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellEducation authorities are aware of the problem of identifying and diagnosing children with autistic symptoms, and are seeking to tackle it. Specific provision for autistic children is still at an early stage.
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§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will detail in the OFFICIAL REPORT which authorities in Scotland have complied with Section 27 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellRemedial education for children with reading difficulties is provided in all areas. Specific difficulties are treated by the child guidance clinics.