§ 82. Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will initiate a television and Press campaign to inform all chronically sick and disabled persons of their rights under the 1970 Act.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellAs I said in reply to the hon. Member for Fife, West (Mr. William Hamilton) on 18th November, I have issued guidance to local authorities and hospital authorities on the various provisions of the Act. It is now for these authorities to implement the provisions having regard to the needs of the disabled in their areas and the resources they have available.—[Vol. 806, c.412–13.]
§ 83. Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps have been taken to ensure that all educational establishments under the control of local authorities in Scotland are made more accessible to disabled people under Section 8 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI am about to issue a circular to education authorities drawing their attention to the requirements of Section 8 of this Act and offering guidance on provision for the needs of the disabled in educational buildings.