§ Mr. AshleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department is taking to monitor the implementation of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanThe Department's social services inspectorate has carried out a number of exercises to monitor the implementation of the Act. The results of an inspection of the operation of all sections of the Act in force were published on 6 February under the title "Developing Services for Disabled People". The findings of a more specific study of the progress of six authorities towards implementation of sections 5 and 6 are due to be published shortly. Copies of both reports will be placed in the Library.