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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour), on Wednesday, 17 April 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 220 members in total.


LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITIES AND THE LAW

That this House notes that, by refusing to assess children with special educational needs and issue statements describing their specific requirements, a growing number of local education authorities are dodging their legal obligation to make appropriate provision; deplores this disregard of legal obligations; and calls upon the Government to ensure that all local education authorities fulfil their legal duties under the Education Act 1981.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

718A1
at end add'and give priority to this rather than waste resources on opting out of schools.'.
718A2
at end, add 'and have the financial means to do so.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
718 
718A1 
718A2 
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Local education authorities Special educational needs
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk