Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 March 2002. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Thursday, 14 March 2002.

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Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question

Whether the Prisoners Learning and Skills Unit is developing a standard approach to screening young offenders for speech, language and communication difficulties; and what proportions of young offenders are now being screened. [HL 3124].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3124; 632 c101WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Education Learning disability Prisoners Prisons Young offenders Literacy Numeracy Prisoners Learning and Skills Unit