HC Deb 26 March 1996 vol 274 c523W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will draw up guidelines for the new unitary authorities in Wales for the provision within each county of education in mainstream schools for pupils with hearing difficulties. [22286]

Mr. Hague

Each new authority is responsible for deciding how to deliver particular services, including those for pupils with special educational needs. Authorities and schools have to provide appropriate education for children with special educational needs and to have regard to the code of practice on the identification and assessment of special educational needs. All unitary authorities have been sent copies of Welsh Office circular guidance and associated regulations.