HC Deb 17 January 1996 vol 269 c636W
Mr. McMaster

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what guidance he intends to issue to(a) Departments, (b) executive agencies, (c) non-departmental public bodies and (d) outside bodies and arms-length organisations which he has responsibility for, or an interest in, regarding the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; and if he will make a statement; [9235]

(2) what guidance he intends to issue to local authorities about the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; and if he will make a statement; [9244]

(3) what guidance he intends to issue to health authorities and trusts about the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; and if he will make a statement. [9240]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Social Security and Disabled People on 15 January,Official Report, column 417.

I will ensure that officials in the Scottish Office and all bodies for which it is responsible are made aware of their responsibilities under the Act.