§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he has taken to ensure that all of the duties imposed by the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Act are being fully met throughout Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on progress in implementing the Act.
§ Mr. NeedhamI am satisfied that bodies which have functions under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 are aware of their responsibilities under the Act. Both Government Departments and local bodies continually monitor services and make improvements having regard to the availability of resources and competing priorities.