§ 59. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations have been made to her by the Race Relations Board concerning the tests which are at present applied by local education authorities to determine whether a child is education. ally subnormal.
§ Mrs. ThatcherNone.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will cause an inquiry to be made into the classification by local education authorities of children as educationally subnormal.
§ Mrs. ThatcherNo. The definition of educationally subnormal in the Handicapped Pupils and Special Schools Regulations covers retardation resulting from "other conditions" as well as retardation from limited ability. It is important to ensure that all retarded children receive the special educational help they need, and that their progress is kept under review.