§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what have been the increases in the number of chronically sick and disabled people receiving help from their local authorities since Section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970, became operative on 29th August, 1970, and Section 1 on 1st October, 1971; how the latest figures available compare with those given for the year 1969–70; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonNo comparison can yet be made as returns showing numbers of handicapped people on local authority registers in respect of the year ending 31st March, 1972, will not be available until the Summer.