§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions his Department has had with regional social work and education departments over the immediate post-school problems facing profoundly handicapped youngsters when they complete special schooling at the age of 16 years.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherA survey was made last year of provision for profoundly mentally handicapped children which included discussions with educa-
388Wtion, social work and health authorities; a report on this survey will shortly be sent to those authorities. In addition, I have under consideration the comments made by local authorities and other interests in response to the report of the Warnock committee on the education of handicapped children and young people which identified post-school provision as an area of first priority for development.