§ 36. Mr. Alec Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what advice he has tendered to local authorities in Wales to facilitate the implementation of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattAdvice about the Act was given to all local authorities in Wales in Circular 85/70 issued on 17th August. I am sending the hon. Member a copy.
§ Mr. JonesI am much obliged to the Minister of State for saying that he will send me a copy. Will he not agree that both sides of the House are anxious that the Act shall succeed and that to make it succeed may need more than a circular? However, if extra assistance is needed to make it succeed, will the Government make such assistance available to local authorities?
§ Mr. Gibson-WattIt must be for the local authority to assess the need in each case and to determine what assistance is practicable in the light of the resources available and the demands made on it.