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Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2006. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 16 January 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Social Services

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of (a) the recent report by the Association of Directors of Social Services on learning disabilities services and (b) the likely impact of its recommendations on social care in North Yorkshire.
Answer

The Department welcomes this report as a useful piece of work, particularly in its emphasis on the importance of maintaining support for people with learning disabilities to lead their lives as independently as possible.It is for North Yorkshire to consider the contents of the report in relation to their local service provision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39693; 441 c1075W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Learning disability Social services
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk