§ 71. Mr. Gardnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the number of places for severely sub-normal children available in training centres in 247W Nottinghamshire; and what is the estimated number of children in need of such facilities in the county.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyThere is no separate allocation of places to severely sub-normal children in Junior Training Centres in Nottinghamshire: a total of 338 places are available for the subnormal and severely sub-normal. Thirty-three mentally handicapped children are awaiting places, including 24 who require special care facilities because of severe physical and mental handicaps. Twenty-five new special care places will become available this April.