HC Deb 13 April 1970 vol 799 cc159-60W
66. Mr. Heffer

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what instructions he has given to local authorities to alter their existing establishments and structures in the field of health and social services in anticipation of the enactment of the Local Authority Social Services Bill.

Mr. Crossman

I have no powers to instruct local authorities to anticipate decisions of Parliament.