§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his policy on the provision for stroke victims of(a) speech therapy, and (b) occupational therapy.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe provision of speech and occupational therapy for persons having suffered a stroke is a matter for district health authorities to decide in the light of clinical assessment on individual need and available resources.
Welsh Office circular 24/90, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House, provides advice and guidance to health and other authorities on the development and provision of services for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. Annex A of the circular draws attention to the particular needs of stroke patients.