§ Mr. Andrew BowdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans his Department is making for the European year of elderly people and solidarity between the generations in 1993.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health has lead responsibility in this area, in conjunction with the Department of Social Security, and I refer my hon. Friend to his reply today. In drawing up plans for the European year, the Department of Health is consulting a wide range of national voluntary and professional bodies, statutory authorities and other relevant Government Departments.