§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what arrangements he is making to inform local authorities of his intention to activate Section 1 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, from 1st April, 1971; if he will send out an interim circular on the implications for local authorities of the action he will be taking; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonMy right hon. Friend is consulting the local authority associations and will make a further statement shortly.