HC Deb 25 March 1993 vol 221 c667W
Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he intends to take to help children who care for disabled or terminally ill relatives to attend school regularly.

Sir Wyn Roberts

It is for local education authorities to ensure that parents are fulfilling their statutory obligations as to their children's education. However, where special circumstances apply as when a child is involved in caring for infirm relatives, we would expect a local authority to consult as appropriate with any other agencies that are involved.