§ 34. Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations his Department has received from the Association of Directors of Social Services and the Disablement Income Group concerning the phasing out of the independent living fund.
§ Mr. ScottWe have received no representations from the Association of Directors of Social Services concerning the future of the independent living fund.
We have consulted the Disablement Income Group and will continue to do so as the plans for the future of the ILF are being evolved.
§ 35. Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received from local authorities concerning the phasing out of the independent living fund.
§ Mr. ScottWe have received representations from some local authority directors of social services concerning the future of the ILF.
As was made clear in our report on disability benefits, "The Way Ahead", we shall be consulting local authorities on the future of the independent living fund in relation to the implementation of the proposals for care in the community to take effect in April 1991.