Deaf Children, Aberdeen (Residential Accommodation)

HC Deb 08 April 1964 vol 692 cc217-8W

Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the need for further accommodation in the area of Aberdeen for deaf children; if he will take urgent steps to provide such accommodation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Noble

The provision of residential accommodation for children attending Aberdeen School for the Deaf is a

Mr. Noble

The figures cannot be given in exact calendar months but the following table shows as nearly as nearly as possible, for Scotland only, the numbers of animals certified and the amounts paid during January and February, 1963 and 1964.

in weekly terms, for a council house in 1951 and 1963, respectively, for the Burghs of Buckhaven and Methil, Burntisland and Kirkcaldy.

Mr. Noble

The following is the information:

matter for the education authorities concerned. Aberdeen City Education Authority, on their behalf, is considering urgently the best method of supplementing the existing hostel accommodation.