HC Deb 18 January 1982 vol 16 c53W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider making financial and other support available to self-help groups for the disabled.

Mr. Rossi

The Department will look sympathetically at requests for assistance from such groups if they are either operating on a national basis or are doing innovatory work. Local groups should normally address requests for support to their local authority.