§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales when he intends to publish for Wales a review of mental handicap services covering the same spheres as "Progress, Problems and Priorities" published recently by the Department of Health and Social Services; and what steps he has taken to seek and accept representations from interested bodies prior to the publication of such a report.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsAs I explained in the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Merioneth (Mr. Thomas) on 2 February—[Vol. 998, c. 11–12.]—it is my intention to discuss with the local authorities as well as the area health authorities how we can best carry forward a joint plan for the development of the services for the mentally handicapped in Wales. But I am not yet ready to circulate a paper as a basis for wider consultation.