HC Deb 21 December 1964 vol 704 cc169-70W
63. Mr. Wood

asked the Minister of Health what methods are used by county and county borough councils, and by district councils to which health and welfare functions have been delegated, to ensure that all disabled persons, to whom Section 29 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, applies, are included in the relevant register.

Mr. K. Robinson

Not all handicapped people need or wish to receive welfare services. But local authorities seek to ensure that all who work in the health and welfare field and come into contact with the handicapped tell them about the services available to those who register; and many authorities arrange general publicity in their areas.

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