HC Deb 13 November 1979 vol 973 cc594-5W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will repeat the advice given to local authorities by the previous Government against reducing or withdrawing a service provided under section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 in the absence of any diminution of need; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Prentice

No. I have no reason to conclude that this is necessary.