§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many children in child care are unable to read or write.
§ Mr. AlisonThis information is not available.
§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what teaching facilities are available for children in child care; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonNormally children in the care of local authorities attend schools in the same way as other children in the area, according to their ages. But local authorities may make other arrangements as necessary and in some child-care establishments such as approved schools teaching is provided on the premises.