§ Mr. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken to improve the education of the deaf in Scotland.
§ Mr. William RossEducation of the deaf is an integral part of the special education services available to handicapped children and young people, and these services are kept under continuous review. There is no shortage of places in schools for the deaf, and teacher supply is adequate and improving.
§ Mr. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to increase the amount of housing in Scotland suitable for the physically handicapped; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RossI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Glas
£ million Trunk Roads Local authority Construction Maintenance Transport Cmnd. 5178 (December 1972) … … … 38.0 6.8 107.0 Cmnd. 5879 (January 1975) … … … 39.9 5.8 109.6 1975 Budget reductions … … … 1.3 0.1 5.9 Currently planned … … … 38.6 5.7 103.7