§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied with provisions for the mentally handicapped.
§ Sir George YoungThough services for mentally handicapped people have improved considerably in recent years, much remains to be done and progress must inevitably be limited at a time of economic difficulties. However, I have made it clear to health and local authorities that I look to them to give due priority to meeting the needs of the mentally handicapped, among other vulnerable groups.