§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Prime Minister when the inter-departmental committee report on consultations between the Department of Employment, the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Health and Social Security on integrated action for the application of advanced technology and other aids is likely to be received; if he will encourage closer collaboration between these Departments in this field; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterIf the hon. Member is referring to technical aids for the disabled, I am not aware of the existence of any such committee. But I can assure him that there is already close collaboration between the Departments concerned with all forms of aid for the disabled.