HC Deb 26 June 1968 vol 767 c83W
51. Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the total number of handicapped children in primary schools; and if he will publish a table in the OFFICIAL REPORT showing a breakdown of that figure for the various classes of handicap.

Mr. Ross

8,047 children aged 5 to 12 were attending public and grant-aided special schools or classes in January, 1967, the last month for which figures are readily available. I am, as requested, providing details for the OFFICIAL REPORT:

PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE AT SPECIAL SCHOOLS AT 26TH JANUARY, 1967
Handicap Pupils aged 5–12
Deaf … 250
Partially Deaf … 216
Blind … 77
Partially Sighted … 136
Mentally Handicapped … 6,313
Epileptic … 48
Suffering from Speech Defect … 21
Maladjusted … 164
Physically Handicapped … 822
8,047