HC Deb 28 October 1999 vol 336 c975W
Mr. Oaten

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what records his Department collates on autism; and how many new cases of people diagnosed as autistic have been notified for each of the last five years. [96109]

Mr. Hutton

The information requested is not available. It is for the local statutory agencies to determine the needs of people with autism in their area and work together effectively to ensure that these needs are met.