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Youth Justice: Speech and Language Therapy

Asked by Ben LakePlaid CymruMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 27 March 2025UIN 39940

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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on the provision of speech and language therapy in youth justice services in Wales.

Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin

This Government recognises the vital role that Speech and Language Therapists play in supporting young people within the justice system.

I discussed matters relating to youth justice in Wales when I met with Welsh Government Minister Janet Hutt earlier this month.

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