HC Deb 17 January 1983 vol 35 cc47-8W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many handicapped children there are in Wales living permanently or virtually permanently in (a) longstay hospitals and (b) other institutions.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

This information is not centrally available.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what methods his Department uses to identify the needs of multi-handicapped children under the age of eight years in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The identification of such needs is the responsibility of the relevant statutory authorities.

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