HC Deb 15 January 1993 vol 216 c841W
Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessments he has made of the number of educational psychologists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, qualified specialists in hearing and visual impairments and other specialist support staff needed to ensure that all statements of special educational needs are prepared within six months whilst work with other children with special needs is maintained at satisfactory levels.

Sir Wyn Roberts

It is for local education authorities to assess and make provision for appropriate numbers of such specialist staff to ensure that statements of special educational needs are prepared within six months. I would expect LEAs to liaise and work closely with district health authorities and social services departments in this process.