HC Deb 10 July 1978 vol 953 cc437-8W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what timetable is proposed in dealing with the consultative document on the elderly.

Mr. Orme

We have asked for comments by the end of October 1978. This is so that we can press on with the pre- paration of a White Paper which we plan to publish next year. But we are prepared to be flexible if any organisation has particular difficulty in meeting this deadline.