§ Baroness Masham of Iltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why they have not yet issued a circular to accompany the Disabled Persons Act 1981 (which received the Royal Assent on 27th July) similar to that already issued by the Scottish Office to accompany the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981 (which received the Royal Assent on 11th June).
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Social Security (Lord Elton)Work on the circular has involved several departments. It should be ready very shortly.