§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he intends to introduce to help stroke victims in need of(a) physiotherapy and (b) speech therapy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristThe level of provision of physiotherapy and speech therapy services for stroke victims is a matter for district health authorities in the light of their assessment of local need and competing demands for resources. From April 1991 we shall expect the social care needs of such patients to be included in the joint social care plans prepared by social services authorities in co-operation with health authorities and others.