§ 38. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps where feasible to bring into line at the better level concessions and benefits for the elderly and the disabled.
§ Mr. PrenticeNo. In the Government's view, the choice and level of concessions for the elderly and disabled provided by local authorities should remain a matter for the discretion of those authorities, so that the concessions can be tailored to suit local needs.