§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what initiatives he is taking to obtain more speech therapists in Wales; and if he will make a statement;
(2) when he will set up a north Wales training scheme for speech therapists; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RichardsThe recruitment and retention of speech therapists is a matter for employers. They will need to liaise with the education sector over the number of students entering the appropriate training.
246Wdignified manner. The Committee will continue to consider the needs of people with disabilities as new works projects are proposed.