§ 57. Mr. Hefferasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what discussions he has had with the Liverpool City Council regarding the implementation of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970; what was the response; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonNone.
§ 71. Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received for additional financial aid to local authorities in connection with the provisions of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act.
§ Sir K. JosephSuggestions are often put to me that additional Government aid should be given for implementation of the Act. The forecasts of relevant expenditure attracting rate support grant in 1971–72 and 1972–73 provided for increased spending on the welfare of the handicapped; and local authorities' views on further expenditure will be taken into account in the forthcoming negotiations on grant for 1973–74.
§ 75. Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will seek powers to appoint a commissioner whose function it would be to assist local authorities to implement legislation affecting the chronically sick and disabled.
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§ Sir K. JosephI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for The Hartlepools (Mr. Leadbitter) on 25th January.—[Vol. 829, c.416.]