§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many local authorities provide further education for handicapped pupils aged 16 to 19 years.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneMy right hon. and learned Friend is aware that local authorities, in discharging their responsibilities for further education for handicapped pupils aged 16 to 19 years, use a variety of methods, depending on their particular circumstances and the individual needs of the young people; but information on all these arrangements is not available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many schools in the county of Derbyshire provide further education for handicapped pupils aged 16 to 19 years.
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§ Mr. MacfarlaneComplete information of the type requested is not available within my Department, and I suggest that the hon. Member contacts the local education authority.