§ Mr. Stanbrookasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what measures are available to assist local education authorities in the provision of electronic aids for the use of blind or partially-sighted children being taught to read at school.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonLocal education authorities are responsible for the selection and provision of educational equipment and apparatus for use in the schools that they maintain. My Department does not recommend particular types of aids or assist, financially or otherwise, in their provision.