§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what discussions have taken place between him and the County Councils Association and the Association of Municipal Corporations concerning the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. AlisonMy Department was in consultation with the Associations in connection with the circular of guidance issued on 17th August last, and the letter sent to their members by the Association on 17th March. In addition my right hon. Friend has himself in the last two months addressed meetings of members of the Associations on the importance of developing the personal social services including those for the chronically sick or disabled.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he intends to take as a result of the memorandum prepared by the County Councils Association and the Association of Municipal Corporations relating to the implementation of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, a copy of which is in his possession.
§ Mr. AlisonI assume the hon. Member is referring to the circular letter sent out by the Associations on 17th March. Copies of the letter have been sent to regional officers of the Supplementary276W Benefits Commission together with guidance on co-operation with authorities locally.