Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 October 1996. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 October 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: What is the average waiting period for local authorities in Wales to provide funding allocation for severely handicapped school leavers under the all Wales strategy. - No figures given.

Answer: Mr. Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the average waiting period for local authorities in Wales to provide funding allocation for severely handicapped school leavers under the all-Wales strategy. [41300] Mr. Evans: This information is not held centrally. Local authorities have the responsibility for the planning and commissioning of community care, including care and support for school leavers. This includes care and support for individuals with a learning disability and funding allocated to authorities under the mental handicap strategy.

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