§ Baroness Fisher of Rednalasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether it is possible for the assisted places scheme to be of benefit to pupils who are physically or sensorily handicapped.
§ The Earl of SwintonThe scheme makes no special provision for such pupils, but there is no reason why they should not be selected by participating schools provided that both the academic requirements of the school and the age. residence and income requirements of the assisted places scheme are met.