HC Deb 23 May 1977 vol 932 cc1001-2
13. Mr. Anderson

asked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he is now able to announce starting and expected completion dates of the proposed West Glamorgan residential autistic unit at Maytree School, Morriston, Swansea.

Mr. Barry Jones

In view of its importance this unit will be included among the projects to be financed out of the additional public expenditure of £5¾ million announced by my right hon. and learned Friend last week. Subject to formal approval of the plans and cost on tender, the scheme will be undertaken within this year's school building programme. I would expect the work to be completed by about February 1979.

Mr. Anderson

As my hon. Friend well knows, there is currently no special educational unit in Wales catering specifically for autistic children and adolescents, but parents have done an immense amount of work to get this off the ground. Therefore, the announcement today that resources have been found will be greatly welcomed in the whole of South Wales.

Mr. Speaker

That is a very good statement but a very poor Question.