§ Mr. Haynesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what response he has so far received on the consultation document on solvent abuse.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThose consulted were asked to reply by 29 April. The replies so far suggest that the consultative approach has been well received, but it is far too early to assess the balance of views to be expected.
§ Mr. Haynesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is considering any legislation to combat solvent abuse.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergNo, as I am awaiting the outcome of the consultations with statutory, voluntary, professional and retailers' organisations that I announced in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Paddington (Mr. Wheeler) on 19 January 1983.—[Vol. 35, c.126.]