HC Deb 02 December 1943 vol 395 c491
14. Mr. Hannah

asked the President of the Board of Education whether it is intended to take over the occupation centres for the training of mentally retarded children and so make them a part of the regular educational system of the kingdom?

The President of the Board of Education (Mr. Butler)

No, Sir. These occupation centres are intended for lower-grade defective children who are unable to benefit by any kind of school training.