HC Deb 09 November 1989 vol 159 c724W
Mr. Andrew Bowden

To ask the Prime Minister what steps she takes to co-ordinate Government policy on aging and related issues.

The Prime Minister

Elderly people, like all other groups in society, are affected by the policies of many different Government Departments. Consequently there are many occasions when policies cannot be made in isolation and Ministers and officials in different Government Departments consult each other as necessary. I am satisfied that these consultations permit issues to be dealt with speedily and effectively.