§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps have been taken to make all establishments under the control of his Department more accessible to disabled people under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. ChannonI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to the hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Alfred Morris) on 1st December, 1970.—[Vol. 807, c.366.]
§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many senior officers in, and branch offices of, his Department have responsibility under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe primary responsibility for implementing the Act rests with local authorities. So far as my own few responsibilities are concerned, I am advised by various senior officials as the need arises.