§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many applications were received for attendance allowance in the last five years for which information is available in the United Kingdom, in Scotland, in Fife, and in north-east Fife; and how many of these were granted.
§ Mr. ScottI regret that information is not available in the form requested. The information which is available is set out in the table.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe Community Health Councils Regulations 1985 (S.I. 1985, No. 304) require a district health authority to consult a community health council on proposals to make any substantial variation in the provision of the health service in the council's district. Where the CHC supports the proposed variation, then it 265W may go ahead. If the CHC objects, the proposal is forwarded to the regional health authority which may refer it back to the DHA, or, where it supports the proposal, refer it to Ministers for a final decision. Provision is made for urgent proposals to be implemented without consultation.