§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations he has had from the Society of Teachers Opposed to Physical Punishment with regard to severe beatings of epileptic, asthmatic and other handicapped children and the use of his powers under section 93 of the Education Act 1944, what reply he is sending; whether he proposes to take action; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonThe society has sent my right hon. Friend a copy of their publication "Britain's Battered School Children" and has drawn particular attention to an incident in 1980 involving a girl aged 9, with a history of epilepsy. The Department is making further inquiries about this incident, and when these are completed I will reply to the society's letter and write to the right hon. Member.
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