HC Deb 20 July 1967 vol 750 c320W
72. Mr. G. Campbell

asked the Minister of Health if he will arrange for a register to be compiled of disabled persons in the country who are unable to work, in order to ascertain the size of this problem.

Mr. K. Robinson

Under Section 29 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, county, county borough and London borough councils (together with district councils to whom the function has been delegated) in England and Wales, and the corresponding local authorities in Scotland, are already responsible for compiling and maintaining classified registers of persons in their area who are substantially and permanently handicapped.