§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many requests he has received to use his default powers under section 36 of the National Assistance Act 1948 in relation to general failures by a local authority to fulfil its duties towards disabled people under section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiVery few such requests have been received: section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 concerns provision by local authorities for individuals.