§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether there are any special schools in and around the county of Bedfordshire for dealing with dyslexic children; what provision is made for children affected by dyslexia in areas where special schools do not exist; and whether grants are available to assist children to overcome their disability.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThere are no special schools specifically for dyslexic children. Remedial education for children with reading difficulties, including those considered dyslexic, is usually provided in the ordinary school setting; but some local education authorities pay the fees of pupils attending centres run by other organisations or independent schools.