HC Deb 09 February 1971 vol 811 cc111-2W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made towards the implementation of Section 9(1) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, which makes provision for a disabled pensioner to serve on the Central Advisory Committee on war pensions.

Mr. Dean

This Section has been implemented. Membership of the Council at the time of the last annual meeting on 29th October, 1970, included 13 Chairmen of War Pensions Committees, and several war disabled pensioners.

Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what progress has been made towards the implementation of Section 1(1) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970:

(2) what progress has been made towards the implementation of Section 1(2) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.

Mr. Alison

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on 7th December last to the hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Alfred Morris).—[Vol. 808, c.57–8.]

Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) whether he will state what progress has been made towards the implementation of Section 17(1) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, which provides for the separation of the young chronic sick from older patients;

(2) whether he will state what progress has been made towards the implementation of Section 17(2) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, which provides for information to be given to the Secretary of State about care for the young chronic sick.

Mr. Alison

We have asked hospital authorities for information for the period 1st October to 31st December, 1970, and expect to receive this shortly.

Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will state what progress has been made towards the implementation of Section 24 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, which provides for the Secretary of State to collate and present evidence to the Medical Research Council on the need for an institute of hearing research.

Mr. Alison

The collection of evidence for presentation to the Medical Research Council is in progress.