§ Dr. Marekasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in teaching deaf and dumb children on St. Helena; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarA specialist visited St. Helena in June and July 1985 under ODA auspices to identify the needs of such children; to draw up a programme for their education over a one year period in consultation with parents, schools and the hospital, and to provide guidance and training for teachers and parents.
The specialist is visiting the island again at present to review and extend for a further year the programme which has been making encouraging progress.
§ Dr. Marekasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in improving the water supply on St. Helena; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarEarly in 1985 a project was approved to provide for the installation of storage reservoirs and distribution facilities at key points on St. Helena both for domestic supplies and irrigation. The project is for completion over a period of four years at an estimated cost of £920,000. Two new reservoirs have already been completed and brought into use, and a third is under construction.