§ 88. Mr. M. Stewartasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education how many deaf and partially deaf children, respectively, are awaiting admission to schools appropriate to their disability; and what plans he has for their accommodation.
§ Sir E. BoyleThe hon. Member was given the figures for January, 1956, on the 20th April last. When later figures are available, my noble Friend will consider whether further action needs to be taken to relieve any particular difficulties. But, over the country as a whole, there is no longer a shortage of special school places either for the deaf or the partially deaf.
§ 90. Mr. M. Stewartasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education the total number of children under five who are deaf and partially deaf, respectively; and how many of these are attending either school classes or audiology centres.
§ Sir E. BoyleI regret that this information is not available.