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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Monday, 10 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what measures aimed at children with learning disabilities will be included in the National Service Framework for children.
Answer

Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures aimed at children with learning disabilities will be included in the national service framework for children. [138494] Dr. Ladyman: A key part of the national service framework for children, young people and maternity services will focus on the needs of disabled children, including those with learning disabilities. This will involve looking at how services can respond to their needs more flexibly and improving the transition to adulthood.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
138494; 413 c605W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Children Health services Learning disability Standards
Link
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