Speech Therapists

Mr. Carter-Jones
asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many speech therapists are employed by local education authorities;(2) how many speech therapists are employed by local education authorities specifically for children with speech and  language difficulties who are not classified as educationally subnormal.

Mr. Barry Jones
Since 1st April 1974 the speech therapy service has been unified and organised by the area health authorities. No speech therapists are employed by local education authorities in Wales.