HC Deb 13 December 1983 vol 50 c435W
Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what part is played by donkey driving in the rehabilitation of the mentally handicapped in the National Health Service.

Mr. John Patten

While donkey driving is not normally provided through the National Health Service, we welcome the part played by volunteers in a number of mental handicapped hospitals in arranging donkey driving or riding for the residents, which may help their rehabilitation as well as give them pleasure and exercise.