HC Deb 14 March 1927 vol 203 c1643
73. Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he will give the number of pupils in certified special schools for the blind, deaf, mentally defective, physically defective, and epileptic children in each of the age groups 13–14, 14–15, 15–16 and over 16, respectively, on 31st March, 1926?

The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of EDUCATION (Lord Eustace Percy)

As the reply to this question involves a statistical statement, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the reply:

Type. 13–14. 14–15. 15–16. 16 and over.
Blind 613 361 288 54
Deaf 496 480 416 71
Mentally Defective 2,629 2,103 1,465 241
Physically Defective. 2,486 1,360 770 100
Epileptic 96 96 76 13