HC Deb 24 October 1989 vol 158 cc399-400W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many sufferers of dyslexia were assessed as registered disabled persons and had their names entered on the registered disabled persons' register in each of the past seven years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lang

Information on the number of persons in particular categories of disability is not collected centrally. Local authorities are required to inform themselves of the numbers of chronically sick and disabled persons within their areas. They are not, however, required to keep registers for the purpose.

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