§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what provision is made in the school-building programme of 1955–56 for special schools suitable for spastic children.
§ Mr. J. StuartOne new school for spastic children is now being planned, and building should begin in 1955–56.
§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many spastic children are being taught in special schools; how many schools for spastic 90W children now exist in Scotland and how many of these are recognised by the Department of Education enabling them to qualify for capital grants from the Exchequer.
§ Mr. J. StuartAbout 440 spastic pupils are attending special schools, including the two schools which provide only for spastic pupils and several other schools which admit pupils suffering from various kinds of handicap. All these schools, with the exception of one independent school, are eligible for grant in respect of capital expenditure.