HC Deb 13 November 1972 vol 846 c31W
Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total number of children under 16 years of age placed in day centres for the mentally handicapped.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

In January, 1972, there were approximately 26,800 severely handicapped children under 16 years of age in day special schools for the educationally sub-normal.