HC Deb 25 February 1980 vol 979 c468W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from interested bodies on the report of the Jay committee on the care of the mentally handicapped; what consultations he has held and with whom; when he expects to announce a decision on the proposals; and if he will make a statement.

Sir George Young

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith) on 7 February.—[Vol. 978, c.322.]