Autism Bill

I certainly have no desire to strike a discordant note; as I said, I admire the way in which the Government have taken this matter forward. However, I am a little concerned by the idea that whereas there is a duty to act on the part of the local authority, the responsibility of a foundation is merely to take something into account. It seems to me that it is quite easy for an organisation to say, with a nod and a wink, "I've taken it into account, and I'm now pursuing the policy that I want to pursue." There is real concern out there that taking into account must also mean translating into practice.