§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will now place in the Library a copy of the report of the fact-finding team he appointed in 1971 to undertake a survey of aids and appliances for disabled people;
(2) what were the main deficiencies revealed by his survey of aids and appliances for disabled people;
105W(3) what consultations he has held with local authorities on the findings of his survey of aids and appliances for disabled people; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to him and the hon. Member for Eccles (Mr. Carter-Jones) on 2nd February. The report as a whole has not been discussed with the local authority associations, but particular aspects have been and will be discussed with them as action develops.—[Vol. 849. c.490–1.]