§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the provision of audiology services in schools within(a) Scotland, (b) Strathclyde and (c) Renfrew Division.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonAudiology services in schools may be provided both by health boards and education authorities. The level and location of such services are wholly for the decision of the bodies concerned. Responsibility for the provision of educational audiology services for any part or parts of an education authority's area therefore lies with that authority. The Secretary of State has no power to intervene.