Today, Martin once again raised the issue of school admissions for children with autism. Martin asked the Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families, Edward Timpson MP, for further information regarding a future consultation on the issue, which the Minister explained would take place early next year.
Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)
I thank the Minister for meeting me a few weeks ago to discuss the contents of my ten-minute rule Bill on special needs and, in particular, on the admission of autistic children to schools. He mentioned at that time that the arrangements were not ideal and needed some adjustment. He mentioned a consultation. Can he please give us any more information on that?
Edward Timpson
I welcome my hon. Friend’s private Member’s Bill and have a lot of sympathy for the cause it enshrines. I can commit to a consultation early in the new year, and I know that he and others who are interested in this issue will want to contribute.
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