29. Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many local authorities are now operating Section 2(1)(h) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970; and how many people have now been given telephones under the provisions of this Act.
§ Mr. AlisonThis information is not available, but we have asked authorities to submit returns next spring which will provide this information in respect of the current financial year.