§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the evidence that he has received suggests that many local authorities are not fulfilling their statutory obligations under section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act.
§ Mr. PrenticeNo.
§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the Association of County Councils has withdrawn its proposal to repeal section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970; whether there are any plans to amend the Act to lessen the statutory obligations of local authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe association has not pursued with me its proposal that section 2 of the 1970 Act should be made discretionary. I have no present plans to amend the section.