HC Deb 15 November 1983 vol 48 c399W
Mr. Amess

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what provision is made for the teaching of dyslexic children;

(2) what is the amount spent per year by Her Majesty's Government on dyslexic children; and whether there are any plans to increase this.

Mr. Dunn

The provision of education for children with specific reading difficulties is the responsibility of the local education authority of the area in which they live. As recommended by the Tizard committee, such provision is