§ Mr. Litherlandasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will issue an advisory circular to health and local social services authorities drawing their attention to the arrangements in the Manchester area for the provision of aids in patients' homes following discharge from hospital, as outlined in the reply given by the Minister of State for Health to the right hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Morris) on 13 December; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungI refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Manchester, Blackley (Mr. Eastham) on 20 December.