§ 93. Mr. Tudor Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will make a statement on the results of the circular to health authorities and hospitals concerning the encouragement by them of pony riding by mentally handicapped children, and on the assistance given by private individuals to such authorities.
§ Mr. George ThomasThe results are encouraging. Riding has been started at some hospitals and junior training centres and more are expected to introduce it next spring. The assistance given by the Advisory Council for Riding for the Disabled, the National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and, in particular, by Mr. E. Royds, of Glasbury-on-Wye, is greatly appreciated.