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Debate between Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh and Edward Timpson(9 years, 4 months ago)
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Edward Timpson
As the hon. Gentleman will know, we have supported research into and evidence on not only the condition of autism, but how it can best be supported in schools and more widely through a child’s education. We have funded the National Autistic Society to that end, and we will continue to look at ways in which we can support it and other organisations that are working hard in this area in the future. We know that specific types of interventions, some of which have come from overseas, need to be properly and rigorously assessed. As I understand it, the one he mentions may fall into that category, but of course I am happy to discuss it with him as we move forward.
Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Ochil and South Perthshire) (SNP)
6. Whether it is her Department’s policy to ensure gender balance on its departmental board.