§ Mr. MallonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many institutions provide conductive education for children with special educational needs; and how many children are currently receiving conductive therapy in each institution. [5812]
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonVarious institutions in Scotland, including a number of local authority and grant-aided special schools, provide education that is inspired by the principles of conductive education. However, detailed information on precise numbers is not held centrally.
§ Mr. MallonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment has been made of the value and achievements of conductive education. [5815]
§ Mr. RobertsonThe Scottish Office has not made an assessment of the value and achievements of conductive education specifically.
§ Mr. MallonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans there are to make conductive education available for children whose parents choose it. [5833]
§ Mr. RobertsonEducational provision using the principles of conductive education is already available in Scotland.