HC Deb 24 February 1944 vol 397 cc962-3
25. Mr. Collindridge

asked the President of the Board of Education if he can give the assurance that children at schools for the deaf and dumb will be granted facilities for educational improvement under the new Bill upon a standard equal to the conditions granted to other children.

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir. The Bill is designed to secure for the deaf no less than for hearing children such forms of education as may be suitable to their differing ages, abilities and aptitudes.

Mr. David Grenfell

May I ask my right hon. Friend whether the age limit for the deaf will be 15 or more?

Mr. Butler

The age limit for the deaf is already 16.