§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, having regard to the statement by East Sussex county council in relation to the provision of services under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act that, because of the absence of finance, it has been responding to all requests in the same manner—that is, by not carrying out an investigation to establish a client's eligibility but by merely responding to indicate that no funds are available—he will issue a circular to all local authorities reminding them of their obligations under the Act.
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§ Mr. Patrick JenkinNo. Local authorities are aware of their obligations under this Act.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he plans to take to enable the East Sussex county council to meet its obligations under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act in view of its statement that it is replying to all requests by saying that it has not carried out an investigation to establsh the client's eligibility but has merely responded to indicate that no funds are available.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinMy concern is with particular cases brought to my notice where it is alleged that an authority has failed to carry out its obligations under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act. Representations have been made to me about only one case involving the East Sussex county council. I have made inquiries about that case and have been told that the county council intends to assess the needs of the person concerned.