HC Deb 04 February 1986 vol 91 cc114-5W
59. Mr. Amess

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy towards the provision of resources for the education of dyslexic children; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dunn

Under section 8 of the Education Act 1944, as amended by the Education Act 1981, local education authorities have a duty to secure the availability for their area of sufficient schools for all pupils, and to have regard to the need for securing that special educational provision is made for pupils who have special educational needs.