§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many education units for children have been established in Welsh hospitals. [38449]
§ Mr. HainThere are no hospital schools in Wales. Local education authorities have a responsibility under section 19 of the Education Act 1996 to provide suitable education for children of compulsory school age who are not in school. Where a hospital school is not involved, the arrangements which they make for children in hospital are a matter for them and for the health authority concerned. Information on this provision is not available centrally.