§ Mr. HepburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) how many autistic pupils there were in each year since 1997 in(a) South Tyneside, (b) the north-east and (c) the UK; [39619]
(2) how many schools there are in (a) South Tyneside, (b) the north-east and (c) the UK which specialise in the treatment of autism; and what plans there are to increase this number. [39620]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisThe information requested is not available.