§ Mrs. Doris Fisherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that social services committees will encourage playgroups and nursery groups for handicapped children even though their main function is educational and therefore outside the social service field; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonMy right hon. Friend is at present consulting my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science about advice to local authorities on the day care of handicapped children, which is primarily a matter for social services departments.