§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what arrangements are in hand to ensure adequate information flows between community charge registration officers and certification officers in educational establishments in London; and what representations on this matter he has received from the Association of London Authorities, London Boroughs Association and bodies representing educational institutions.
§ Mr. Ridley[holding answer 4 May 1989]: Discussions are taking place, organised by my Department, between all the local authority associations and bodies representing educational institutions, on the practical aspects of registering students for the community charge. It is hoped to conclude these discussions in the near future and to issue a practice note giving advice to all parties on these matters.
§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to issue guidance to general practitioners on the exemptions from community charge for severely mentally impaired persons; and what discussions his Department has had with the British Medical Association on this matter.
§ Mr. Nicholas Ridley[holding answer 4 May 1989]: This matter is being handled on my behalf by my right hon. and learned Friend, the Secretary of State for Health, whose officials are in discussion with the general medical services committee of the British Medical Association. I understand that it is hoped to conclude the discussions shortly and to issue guidance to general practitioners as soon as possible afterwards.