§ Mr. AshleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish in theOfficial Report the requirements on pupil-teacher ratios in special schools; and if he will introduce appropriate regulations for mainstream classes where special needs children are integrated.
§ Mr. ButcherCurrent guidance on the staffing of special schools and classes is set out in the Department's circular 4/73. My right hon. Friend is presently considering a revision.