HC Deb 10 March 1987 vol 112 c100W
Mr. Lilley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has about the support and resources being made available for children with special needs who are being educated in mainstream schools under the Education Act 1981.

Mr. Dunn

Research findings and HMI investigations indicate that LEAs are increasing the financial provision for support and other resources for children with special needs in mainstream schools. It is not possible to quantify that increase, since such expenditure is not separately identified in returns.