§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will advise and assist local authorities to obtain maximum response in compiling a list of disabled people in each local authority as required by Section 1 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act;
(2) what advice he is giving to local authorities in using voluntary organisations to compile a list of disabled people under Section 1 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonGuidance on these matters was given in Circular 45/71 which my right hon. Friend sent to local authorities on 16th September, 1971. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the circular.