§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what attention is given to the needs of disabled children in the training of careers officers.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe recognised professional training for careers officers leading to the award of the diploma in careers guidance includes as one of its core elements work with young people with special needs, including those with physical or mental disabilities. Further in-service training is provided locally and regionally for both careers officers who specialise in this work and other careers service staff.
§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many careers officers are specialists in helping disabled children.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonOn 1 April 1983, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 169 careers officers in Great Britain specialising in work with disabled young people.