HC Deb 28 April 1971 vol 816 c138W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for improving the services for mentally handicapped children.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Education and social work authorities will be undertaking a substantial programme of new building and replacement of existing premises in the next five years. This will include some 30 new special schools, and occupational centres, for mentally handicapped children.