§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the organisations which have submitted comments on his consultation document on rating relief for disabled people; what arrangements he plans for further 857W consultations before finalising his proposals; and if he will make a further statement.
§ Mr. Freeson:The following organisations have submitted comments on the consultation document:
- Association of County Councils
- Association of Metropolitan Authorities
- Association of District Councils
- Greater London Council
- The Rating and Valuation Association
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
- Wales Council for Disabled
- Disabled Living Foundation
- The Spastics Society
- The Disability Alliance
- British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association
- Disablement Information and Advice Line
- Royal British Legion
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- National Children's Bureau
- British Polio Fellowship
- Association of Disabled Professionals
- Disablement Income Group
Further consultations will be carried out, if necessary, before the proposals are finalised, but I have no further statement to make at present.