§ Mr. McMasterTo 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-HamiltonI 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.