§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what specific steps he has taken to encourage the implementation of sections 2(5), 2(6) and 2(7) of the Education Act 1981.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasWelsh Office circulars 59/81 and 5/83 included advice on the implementation of the relevant provisions. Her Majesty's Inspectors of schools also consider these provisions on their visits to schools and give any advice they consider necessary. Two relevant HMI reports are in preparation at present and I will let the hon. Gentleman have a copy of each in due course. The reports will be entitled "A survey of provision for special educational needs in the ordinary school". One will relate to primary schools and the other to secondary schools.