asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the present provision of services to the families of new-born disabled babies; if he proposes any changes in the present arrangements; and if he will make a statement.

Arrangements for the provision of services by district health authorities to the families of such babies considered to be at risk of disablement or handicap were set out in the reports of the Maternity Services Advisory Committee and we do not propose any changes to these arrangements.