§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met representatives of the Scottish Council for Spastics; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI have not met representatives of the Scottish Council for Spastics. I did, however, visit Stanmore House school in September 1988 and opened a new unit for handicapped children at Westerlea school in June 1989. Both schools are run by the council. I maintain regular contact with the council through my Department's representatives on the council's professional advisory committee and fully recognise the valuable services which the council provides.