§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what guidance he intends to issue to(a) Departments,(b) executive agencies,(c) non-departmental public bodies and (d) outside bodies and arm's-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. [9219]
(2) 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. [9241]
§ Mr. HoramI refer the hon. Member to the reply that my hon. Friend the Minister for Disabled People gave to him on 15 January 1996,Official Report, column 417. I will ensure that my Department and any bodies for which it is responsible will be made aware of their responsibilities under the Act.