HC Deb 15 May 1973 vol 856 c310W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many mentally handicapped children under the age of 16 years there are in Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The information is not available. It is estimated that about 1,300 mentally handicapped children under 16 years of age are either in hospital or are receiving services from local authorities.

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