§ Mr. Nieldasked the Minister of Education if she is aware of the shortage of accommodation in schools for mentally-retarded children in the North-West; and what steps are being taken to improve the situation.
§ Miss HorsbrughI am aware of the shortage of special school places for educationally sub-normal children, both in the North-West and in the country generally. I have told local education authorities that I will give particular attention to the needs of these children in compiling the building programme.