HC Deb 30 June 1987 vol 118 cc75-6W
26. Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services by what date he aims to have fully operational all the provisions of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.

44. Ms. Mahon

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made in implementing all sections of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986.

56. Mr. Tom Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when Her Majesty's Government intend to implement in full the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986.

Mr. Scott

Section 4, 8(1), 9 and 10 of the Act were brought into force on 1 April 1987. The Government have always made it clear that those sections of the Act which have significant resource implications will be implemented only when the necessary funds can be made available. Discussions with the local authority associations about the costs of the various sections of the Act have been proceeding at official level, and I plan to meet the associations shortly to review progress. Decisions on the implementation of the outstanding sections can be taken only in the light of the outcome of these discussions.

63. Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations his Department has. received about the implementation of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986.

Mr. Scott

Since the beginning of this year 243 representations have been received from hon. Members and 20 from other people or organisations about the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986. The majority of these have been concerned with implementation.