§ Mr. Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations she has received from voluntary organisations for the disabled in Devon concerning the recommendation by the Director of Social Services that Section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 should be repealed, what reply she has sent; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisI have received representations from the Devon Disabled and Handicapped Group and the Teignbridge Action Group for the Handicapped. I have assured both bodies that there are no plans to repeal the section.