HC Deb 15 October 1968 vol 770 cc81-2W
51. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Health, how many students have completed a course approved by the Training Council for Teachers of the Mentally Handicapped; how many local authorities are co-operating to encourage formal training for the mentally handicapped; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Snow

Since the Training Council was formed in 1964, 882 students have completed approved courses and another 556 hold the Council's Diploma for training undertaken earlier. Almost all local authorities provide training for the mentally handicapped and send staff to the Council's courses for teachers of the mentally handicapped.