asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the number of teachers and child care assistants employed in special schools for the mentally handicapped in each of the years from 1983 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Special Schools for Mentally Handicapped.
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The number of teachers employed in special schools for mentally handicapped in the five consecutive school years commencing 1983-84 were: 498, 515, 524, 532, 528 and 527. The corresponding numbers of child care assistance were: 56, 58, 61, 59, 57 and 56. 56.