§ Mr. AshleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what resources have been made available for implementation of sections 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottWe are currently engaged in discussions with representatives of health and local authorities on the resources required to implement section 7 of the Act, which we agree is our next priority. No decisions have yet been reached about resource requirements. Similar work on the implementation of sections 1, 2 and 3 will follow.
Section 11, which will be implemented this year, will have no resource implications outside Government.
§ Mr. AshleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what consultations he has had with local authorities and voluntary organisations on the implementation of section 11 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what consultations he has had with local authorities and voluntary organisations on the implementation of section 3 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottDiscussions have taken place between officials and local authority representatives and are continuing. Officials will consult other relevant bodies as necessary.