§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has studied the letter from the Association of Directors of Social Work of 17 March following its meeting with the all-party Parliamentary group for pensioners on support funding arrangements in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayI have had a number of representations referring to this letter and I will be replying in due course. I will let the hon. Member have a copy of my reply.