§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about the provision of education for those with special needs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthRepresentations have been received recently on a range of subjects relating to the provision of572W education for those with special educational needs. In particular, representations continue to be received in respect of the Department's draft circular "Staffing for pupils with special educational needs" and on in-service training for teachers specialising in special needs subject areas. The closing date for comments on the circular is 27 July 1990. My right hon. Friend set out in his reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Cambridgeshire South-East (Mr. Paice) on 18 April, Official Report, column 850 the funds available for the training of teachers in special needs areas.