HC Deb 28 July 1953 vol 518 c143W
Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Health what machinery exists under the Breconshire County Council for the welfare of handicapped children after they have left school; and what functions the county health department has in this direction.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

Welfare services are provided in accordance with the approved scheme under Section 29 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, for the blind and partially-sighted and arrangements are made through the county health department in accordance with the approved proposals under Section 28 of the National Health Service Act, 1946, for the care and after-care of persons suffering from illness or mental defectiveness.