§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many people in each county in Wales suffer from physical handicap (other than spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and spasticity) in the following age groups: (a) under 16 years, (b) 16 to 20 years of age, and (c) 20 to 25 years of age;
(2) how many people are spastics in each county of Wales in the following age groups: (a) under 16 years, (b) 16 to 20 years of age, and (c) 20 to 25 years of age;
(3) how many people suffer from spina bifida in each county of Wales in the 237W following age groups: (a) under 16 years, (b) 16 to 20 years of age, and (c) 20 to 25 years of age;
(4) how many people suffer from muscular dystrophy in each county of Wales in the following age groups: (a) under 16 years, (b) 16 to 20 years of age, and (c) 20 to 25 years of age.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattInformation in the form requested is not collected centrally. Returns are received annually showing the number of handicapped persons registered with local authorities. These are classified under groups of major handicaps, which do not separately identify spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and spasticity. I shall send the hon. Member copies of the latest returns.