HC Deb 25 January 1967 vol 739 cc305-6W
Mr. Ledger

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many school places are available in the Greater London area for children needing special care as a result of illness such as spinal bifida and hydrocephalus.

Mr. Crosland

There are 350 boarding and 2,190 day places in special schools for severely physically handicapped children from the Greater London area including those suffering from spinal bifida and hydrocephalus. In addition places are available when necessary in some hospital special schools.