HC Deb 04 November 1968 vol 772 cc480-1
47. Mr. Hornby

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how he intends to improve the administrative procedure of delivery of aids and appliances to the disabled.

Mr. Ennals

My right hon. Friend proposes no immediate changes, but he will examine the various suggestions that have been made.

Mr. Hornby

Would the hon. Gentleman undertake to do this with some urgency, since the distress caused by some of the delays that have been reported are, as he knows, extremely serious?

Mr. Ennals

Yes, Sir. That matter will be looked into. An important report has been submitted by the B.M.A. Planning Unit on Aids for the Disabled. Some of its proposals raise complications, but I assure the hon. Gentleman that the matter will be looked into urgently.