§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration he has given to the establishment of a co-operation partner in the United Kingdom for the research project on international documention on rehabilitation research established by Professor Schindele in Heidelberg; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiOfficials of the Department, together with the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation, met Professor Schindele in August 1982 to discuss his ideas for co-operation. Professor Schindele was looking for centres in various countries to contribute to his documentation services. He has a particular interest in special education and I understand that the National Foundation for Educational Research is co-operating informally with him. He has also been in touch with the national centre for training and education in prosthetics and orthotics, University of Strathclyde concerning his general rehabilitation documentation services. Professor Schindele is currently seeking funding for a project from the European Community.