§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many spastic children in Scotland are waiting for admission to special schools.
§ Mr. J. StuartNo accurate figures are available, but the information I have been able to obtain from education authorities indicates that 34 spastic children are awaiting admission to special schools.
§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is satisfied that all spastic children capable of doing so have facilities for studying for the General Certificate of Education; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. J. StuartSpastic children who have the necessary ability are given the opportunity of studying for the Scottish Leaving Certificate, which is the appropriate examination in Scotland, if their handicap is not so severe as to prevent them from doing so. Two such pupils have been presented at this year's Scottish Leaving Certificate examination.