HC Deb 19 June 1979 vol 968 cc467-8W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on Government policy in relation to the special educational needs of dyslexic children.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

The term "dyslexia" is used to indicate a range of severe reading, spelling or writing difficulties not accounted for by intelligence levels. The special needs of children with difficulties of that kind are best met by remedial teaching in ordinary schools.