§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, further to his answer of 14 November 1985, Official Report, column 270, if he intends to provide a full response to the British Deaf Association's report entitled "Raise the Standard: The Case for Improving Deaf Children's Education"; if he intends to discuss the issues raised in the report with the British Deaf Association; when he expects to conclude his review of the provision of special schools for hearing-impaired children; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnOfficials of the Department will be meeting members of the British Deaf Association to discuss their report "Raise the Standard: the Case for Improving Deaf Children's Education". The review of provision of special schools for hearing-impaired children is nearly complete. There are some matters outstanding which initially require action from the providers of the special schools before the review can be completed.