HC Deb 22 May 1975 vol 892 cc563-4W
Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many special units are being, or have already been, set up in the Thanet area to deal with children with behavioural difficulties; what types of special unit have been set up in each case; and what is the annual running cost.

Mr. Armstrong

As I explained in my reply of 23rd April to a Question by the hon. Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Mr. Steen)—[Vol. 890, c. 317–8]—we have no detailed information in the Department about such provision.

Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many occupational or training centres there are in the Thanet area for mentally handicapped people; and how many persons can be accommodated in them.

Dr. Owen

I have been asked to reply.

There is one centre for adults with 90 places.