§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the estimated deficit in physiotherapy services in Gwynedd for, respectively(a) pre-school children, (b) children in ordinary schools and (c) children in special schools, at the most recent available date; what were the corresponding figures in 1988; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will review the provision of physiotherapy services for children in Gwynedd following the implementation of the Education Act 1981; and what assessment he has made of whether Gwynedd health authority have acted in line with their strategic plan of 1984.
§ Mr. GristIt is for district health authorities and local education authorities to determine the level of provision of26W physiotherapy services within available resources. The relevant objectives set out in Gwynedd health authority's strategic plan of 1984 indicated an intent to improve facilities subject to the availability of resources and I am informed that the number of physiotherapist/remedial gymnast staff in post has been increased from 40.8 in 1984 to 48.6 in 1989. (Whole-time equivalent at September in each case.)