§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what reductions have taken place in the statistical services available to his Department; what statistics previously available will either (a) no longer be available, or (b) be available in a modified form; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East (Mrs. Short) on 8 May—Vol. 4, c.163–64]— set out the situation with regard to changes in the collection of statistics by the DHSS. Consultation on the proposals in Sir Derek Rayner's review of the Government's statistical services continues, and final decisions on all the recommendations are not expected for some time.