§ 16. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Education what new provision for maladjusted children has been made, or has been planned, by local education authorities consequent upon the issue of his Circular 348.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education (Mr. Kenneth Thompson)Four hundred and twenty-eight new school places have been provided since the circular was issued; a further 560 will be provided by major building projects already approved. We are considering proposals for an additional 880 places. A small proportion of the total consists of accommodation to be provided by voluntary bodies. In addition, local education authorities provide 54 special day classes, mostly recently established, attended by 675 maladjusted pupils.