The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on the Disabled Persons Act 1986 – 30 April 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Disabled Persons Act 1986 on 30th April 1987.


Mr. Wigley Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received in 1987 from (a) hon. Members and (b) other people, concerning the timetable for implementing the full provisions of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Major 216 representations have been received from hon. Members and 15 from other people or organisations since the beginning of 1987 about the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986. The majority of these have been concerned with implementation.