HC Deb 04 February 1994 vol 236 c933W
Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will set out the actions taken by his Department over the past five years to help children with dyslexia.

Mr. Forth

The Department has provided over £300,000 to support research into the early identification of dyslexia and ways in which information technology can assist dyslexic pupils.

The Education Act 1993 and the code of practice which subject to Parliament's approval my right hon. Friend hopes to issue this summer will significantly improve the arrangements for the education of all children with special needs. The code offers guidance to all schools and LEAs on their responsibilities towards all pupils with special needs of all kinds, including those with dyslexia.