§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Prime Minister what consideration she has given to the proposals, sent to her in January by the Association of Directors of Social Services, for a new form of supplementary employment grant for the employment of additional staff to care for the elderly, the sick, the physically and mentally handicapped, the mentally ill and other needful groups; what response she is making; if there is any action she will be taking; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe proposals have been given careful consideration by my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Employment and Health and Social Security and a reply will be sent to the association shortly.