§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will indicate how long after the proposed implementation date of 1 October 1990 the standing orders under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 are likely to come into force;
(2) if he will indicate the timetable for further consultation on the draft care standing orders under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
§ Mr. PortilloWe are still considering representations from the local authority associations.