title: A word from wales.
abstract: The secretary of state for Wales, Peter Hain, has confirmed that a draft bill to establish a commissioner for older people will be introduced into parliament for pre-legislative scrutiny early this year, which means an independent commissioner could be appointed in 2007. The post-holder will have a major role in ensuring that older people in Wales enjoy basic human rights such as freedom from discrimination, access to health and social services, and protection from abuse.
authors.affiliation: Gerontology and community care at the Open University in Wales, Cardiff.
authors.forename: Lorraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Morgan