§ Mr. Edelmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services with what bodies he had had consultations, and on how many occasions, in connection with his intended distribution of the funds which he has earmarked for the investigation and treatment of the disease of alcoholism.
§ Sir K. JosephConsultations are in progress with Hospital Boards, Local Authority Associations, the National Council on Alcoholism, the Medical Council on Alcoholism and the British Association of Social Workers covering national aspects. Meetings have been held on at least one occasion with the National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders, the National Council on Alcoholism, the Medical Council on Alcoholism and the Bridgehead Housing Association. There have also been contacts with others including the Alcoholics Recovery Project, the Salvation Army and the Helping Hand Organisation about problems in particular areas.