§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what budgetary provision has been made for autistic children within the south eastern education and library board in each of the years 1980–81 to 1988–89, inclusive;
(2) what budgetary provision has been made for autistic children within the southern education and library board in each of the years 1980–81 to 1988–89, inclusive.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAutistic children are placed at one of the special schools or special units at primary or secondary schools which can cater for pupils with a wide range of special educational needs. It is not possible to identify separately the relevant expenditure.