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Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 November 1997. It was answered by Lord Sewel (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 1997.


Sewel, Lord

Question
Whether the judgment of this House in the case of R v Gloucestershire County Council ex parte Barry has the same effect in (a) Scotland; and (b) Northern Ireland, as in England and Wales.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
583 c129-30WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Functions Judgements Local government Northern Ireland Scotland Social services Gloucestershire County Council
Legislation
Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1978