§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the progress of the work of the Disablement Services Authority.
§ Mr. ScottThe Disablement Services Authority came into existence on 1 July 1987, and it held its first meeting on that day. The Chairman, Lord Holderness, has discussed with me his preliminary plans for the authority's work, and I have every confidence in them, and in the authority.
698WI intend to adopt arrangements for an annual review of the authority's work similar to those which apply to other health authorities.