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Written question asked by Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 1991. It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 July 1991 on behalf of the Department of Education and Science.


Untitled Written question

Question
How many complaints under sections 68 and 99 of the Education Act 1944 he has received since 1st April 1983 in respect of local education authorities refusing to undertake assessments of children's needs under section 5 of the Education Act 1981; and in how many cases he has found in the complainant's favour and instructed the local education authority to undertake formal assessment. - Disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194 c404W;194 c402W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Complaints Disability Appeals Local education authorities Pupils Special educational needs
Legislation
Education Act 1981
Education Act 1944
Contains statistics
Yes