§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) whether he has visited any local authorities who carried out pilot implementations of sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986;
(2) whether his Department has carried out any pilot implementations of sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with voluntary organisations concerning the costs of implementing sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986.
§ Mr. GristAs explained in the reply to the hon. Gentleman on 23 July, consultation is taking place with the Assembly of Welsh Counties and directors of social services in Wales about the additional costs in relation to the implementation of these sections since it is social services authorities who have responsibility for their implementation.