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99.
Mr. H. Hynd
asked the Minister of Education how many handicapped children are awaiting vacancies in special schools or other institutions.
Miss Horsbrugh
Returns received from local education authorities show that, in December, 1951, there were 20,799 handicapped children awaiting vacancies in special schools. Many of these children are attending ordinary schools while they await places in special schools.