HC Deb 27 April 1971 vol 816 cc69-70W
53. Sir G. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to be able to make a statement on the future help to be provided for mentally handicapped children.

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement of his new policies for the treatment of mentally handicapped children.

Sir K. Joseph

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Hitchin (Mrs. Shirley Williams) on 6th April. My statement of policy will include special reference to mentally handicapped children.—[Vol. 815, c. 233–5.]