HC Deb 27 March 1975 vol 889 cc273-4W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will publish and distribute an up-to-date edition of her Department's booklet "Help for Handicapped People".

Mr. Alfred Morris:

A revision of the booklet is in the course of preparation and the revised version should be available in the summer.

Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when she expects to publish a Bill setting out her proposals for a mobility allowance for disabled people.

Mr. Alfred Morris:

It is our intention to introduce legislation during this Session.

Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when she expects the new hostel for the disabled at Papworth to be fully operational.

Mr. Alfred Morris:

The hostel is already fully in use and I shall be formally opening it on 2nd May.

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