§ 38. Mr. Ennalsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why his inquiry into Oxfordshire county council's provision of services under section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 has not been completed 12 months after the referral by the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiMy right hon. Friend has completed his consideration of the matter referred by the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation and a full reply has been sent to them. I am satisfied that Oxfordshire county council is now meeting its statutory duty to facilitate the taking of holidays by disabled people. The issues raised were not straightforward and needed careful consideration both by the Department and by the authority.