§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many inquiries have been undertaken under section 36 of the National Assistance Act 1948 in each of the past 10 years; what was the average length of time taken; and if he will make a statement;
(2) how many requests to conduct an inquiry under section 36 of the National Assistance Act 1948 he has received in each of the last 10 years; what action was taken in each case; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristIn the last 10 years a large number of requests has been received for inquiries into matters concerning local social services authorities. One inquiry under section 36 of the National Assistance Act 1948 was held. It took place over a two-month period in 1988. It was decided not to declare the authority in default as the authority took steps to deal with the cause of complaints.