HC Deb 13 July 1971 vol 821 c47W
44. Mr. Bob Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many local authorities are providing telephones for those persons qualified under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.

Mr. Alison

Information about the provision of telephones by local authorities is not centrally available.

Mr. Bob Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many telephones have been provided by Newcastle City Council under the provisions of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.

Mr. Alison

I regret that this information is not centrally available, but the hon. Member may wish to make inquiries of the Newcastle City Council.