§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what have been the increases in the number of chronically sick and disabled people receiving help from their local authorities in Scotland 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 compare with those for the end of the year 1969–70; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellLocal authorities have been asked to provide information about the services given to the disabled in 1971. The main figures for the calendar year 1970 were published in the annual report "Social Work in Scotland in 1970". Sections 1 and 2 of this Act do not apply to Scotland.