§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when she now expects direct cash payments by local authorities to disabled people to become legally available; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. BowisMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health made an announcement about direct payments on 24 November and I refer the hon. Member to the reply that my right hon. Friend gave my hon. Friend the Member for Stratford-on-Avon (Mr. Howarth) on 24 November,Official Report, columns 332–33.