HC Deb 06 December 1983 vol 50 cc138-9W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many written requests for a meeting he has received from the secretary of MENCAP; what were the dates of these requests over the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Mr. Brian Rix wrote to my right hon. Friend on 27 July, 4 August and 8 September this year requesting a meeting. I and my colleagues have met Mr. Rix, both formally and informally, on many occasions and I have recently written to him offering a further meeting on a mutually convenient date.