HC Deb 13 December 2000 vol 359 c171W
26. Mr. Jon Owen Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary about addressing the needs of children with special educational needs in Wales. [141914]

Mr. Hanson

There has been close co-operation between Whitehall colleagues and the National Assembly on addressing the needs of children in Wales with special educational needs. My right hon. Friend and I welcome the introduction of the Special Education Needs and Disability Bill, which will strengthen the rights of children with special educational needs and provide greater choice for their educational future.

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