§ Mr. DonaldsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made by the Regional Review Group established to consider the issue of therapy input to special schools; and when he expects to receive a report. [118661]
§ Mr. George HowarthThe Regional Review Group has drawn up an inter-agency agreement for the provision of health and social services to children in schools with special educational needs. It is currently undertaking a number of more detailed reviews of various types of health and social services provision to children with288W special educational needs, including therapy provision. I understand that the Group will be considering a draft report on this in early May and will also discuss the timing of its referral to the relevant Government Departments.