asked the Minister for Education the number of children in care in special schools on 30 June 1983, 1984 and 1985; and if she will state for each year (a) the number of committed children in care; (b) the number of children on remand; (c) the number of children committed under section 55 of the Health Act, 1953; and (d) the number of children admitted voluntarily.
Written Answers. - Residential Care Statistics.
189.
The numbers of children in residence in special schools (which are certified industrial or reformatory schools under the Children Act, 1908), on the dates in question were as follows:
|
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
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|
Committed |
On remand |
Health Act |
Voluntary |
Total |
|
|
30 June 1983 |
120 |
22 |
77 |
— |
219 |
|
30 June 1984 |
113 |
8 |
76 |
— |
197 |
|
30 June 1985 |
89 |
5 |
60 |
— |
154 |