§ Mr. GillTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he will be producing new guidance for local education authorities on staffing for pupils with special educational needs.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthMy Department is today issuing for consultation a draft circular containing guidance on staffing for pupils with special educational needs. The document covers both teaching and non-teaching staff in special schools and in ordinary schools. I am arranging for copies to be placed in the Library.