§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement concerning his policies for primary school age children who require speech therapy. [33323]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe general provision of speech therapy services is the responsibility of health authorities under the National Health Service Act 1977. The level of provision is a matter for health authorities to determine in the light of local need, competing demands and resources available.