§ Mr. Colemanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he is taking to bring about the education of the great majority of blind children in ordinary sighted schools by means of the establishment in a number of primary and secondary schools throughout the country of special units for the visually handicapped which would provide the necessary facilities and support for blind children; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonResponsibility for the special educational treatment of handicapped pupils rests with local education authorities and their arrangements are governed by section 33 of the Education Act 1944. My right hon. and learned Friend is studying the proposals of the Warnock committee for a new statutory framework of special education and in due course will be considering with other interested Ministers whether changes are required.