§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated annual cost of the provisions made for mentally retarded children in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. AlisonThis information is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the latest estimate of the numbers of children classified as (a) mentally retarded and (b) educationally subnormal, indicating the numbers in both categories.
§ Mr. AlisonI shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.