§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what conclusions have been reached following consultations between his Department and the Departments of Education and Science and Employment with a view to a comprehensive service for the deaf, following the answer given to the hon. Member for Bolton, West, by the Prime Minister on 1st March 1973.
§ Mr. AlisonThe consultations are still in progress and are likely to continue to be so for some time.