§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps have been taken to ensure that all libraries under the control of local authorities in Scotland are made more accessible to disabled people under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe Act does not give me the power to instruct local authorities how its provisions should be132W implemented. I have, however, sent out several circulars to bring the requirements of the Act to the notice of local authorities and offered guidance on them.
§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in how many housing developments, passed by local authorities to his Department for approval, there has been provision for disabled people under Section 3 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellNone, so far. The Act gives me no power of enforcement, but I have already reminded local authorities that the Act affects their housing responsibilities.