§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he has taken to ensure implementation by 220W local authorities of Section 3 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970; how many local authorities have now made provisions for meeting the special housing needs of persons covered by the Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonThe attention of housing authorities in England was drawn to the responsibility placed on them by Section 3 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 in a circular issued in August 1970. Between the date on which Section 3 came into force and the end of last year 241 authorities had notified the Department of proposals for the construction of new dwellings for the disabled.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received concerning the implementation by local authorities of the provisions of Section 21 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970; what action he has taken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonI am currently reviewing the experience of the first year of the orange badge scheme introduced under Section 21. In this review I will take account of all representations received from Members of Parliament, local authorities, disabled people themselves and the organisations representing them.