§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what advice she has given to the new health authorities concerning their duties under Sections 4 and 7 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970; what information she has concerning the compliance with these sections of buildings completed by hospital boards and health authorities since 1970; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisI wrote to health authorities in January this year drawing attention to guidance previously given on health and social services buildings and reminding them of the need to have available complete sets of previous guidance material. This includes guidance in respect of Sections 4 and 7 issued in 1970.
Moreover, new design guidance issued would include specific reference to the relevant requirements of the Act.
Information is not collected centrally about action taken by health authorities to ensure access for disabled people, but if my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind I shall be glad to inquire into it.