Elderly And Disabled Persons (Garden Maintenance)

Mr. Eadie
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will introduce legislation to allocate responsibility to local authorities for the maintenance of gardens of the elderly and disabled.

Mr. Rifkind
No. I understand that, in most areas, district and regional councils find existing legislation an adequate basis for making arrangements for the maintenance of the gardens of the elderly and disabled. I am aware that there are difficulties within Lothian region, but this is a matter for the local authorities concerned to resolve.