Written question asked by Alice Mahon (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 December 1990. It was answered by Stephen Dorrell (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 December 1990 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Untitled Written question

Question

When he last issued guidance to social service authorities under section 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948, to make arrangements to make registers of people requiring assistance on account of disability etc; to publish the present guidance & if he intends to revise this guidance. - Includes ref to local authority circular 17/74 (copy will be placed in Library).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

183 c345W;183 c343W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Disability Functions Local government Social services

Legislation

National Assistance Act 1948