§ 16. Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received on his Department's consultative paper on his payment of pensions to pensioners at local authority residential homes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MajorMy right hon. Friend has recieved representations from seven organisations, including the Social Security Advisory Committee, the Association of Metropolitan Authorities, the Association of County Councils, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, the Associations of Directors of Social Work and of Services, and the Social Care Association. Their comments are being considered.