Proceeding contribution from Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 20 July 2006. It occurred during Question for short debate on Autism.

Autism

My Lords, I apologise. This year Autism Northern Ireland will be in receipt of £47,000. That represents 4 pence a day per child, given that some 3,500 children are suspected of having autism. I conclude by asking: is this how we treat the most vulnerable and needy within our society? Is this how the Government want to be remembered, or are they willing to change and accept the need for partnership, proper planning and a realistic approach?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 684 c1449
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Childcare Carers Autism Training Research Social services Respite care
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Autism

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