§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the progress of discussions with local authority associations about the implementation of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986.
§ Mr. ScottWe are embarked on a series of discussions with local authority associations about the progressive implementation of the Act, in order to identify the resources required to implement each section. These discussions are continuing.