Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Rix (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Hill of Oareford (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 July 2010.

Schools: Special Needs and Disabilities

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government who will be responsible for promoting opportunities in schools for students with special educational needs and disabilities to have access to new and innovative technologies, following the decision to close down Becta.

Answer: My Lords, the Government are committed to supporting those with special needs. This is demonstrated by our commitment to the full assistive technology package for those with special needs, as part of the home access programme. As we manage the closure of Becta, we will work closely with it to ensure that appropriate frameworks continue, and we will of course look with particular care at the requirements of those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 720 c760
Session: 2010-12
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Closures ICT Schools Special educational needs British Educational Communications and Technology Agency
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk