§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales which agency is responsible for providing employment opportunities for people with a mental handicap residing in Wales.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerPeople with a mental handicap should be able to enjoy full access to the normal range of services available to the public, and this applies equally to those in the employment field. The employment service in Wales, through its jobcentre facilities and disablement advisory service, provides assistance for people with a mental handicap to find suitable employment. A wide variety of schemes, supported by local authority social services departments, is available in those cases where additional support may be necessary.