§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement of Government policy towards provision for the profoundly mentally handicapped.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe Government's policy on care for all people with mental handicaps is that where possible they should be enabled to live in the community with appropriate support.
§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the statutory obligations of central and local government towards the provision of care for the profoundly mentally handicapped.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information is as follows:
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§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe social work gross expenditure figures for the years 1978–79 to 1988–89 and the percentage of expenditure attributed to child care are set out in the tables below.
Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 Section (2)1 Duty to provide, where need is established material assistance
Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 Section 8 Duty to provide after-care Section 9 Duty to appoint mental health officers Section 11 Duty to secure training and occupation for persons suffering from mental handicap Section 39(3) Duty to consider taking people into guardianship
Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 Section 8 Duty to consider carer's needs Section 13 Duty to assess needs of young people leaving special care, for social work services
§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what is his estimate of the numbers of profoundly mentally handicapped persons in each region outwith Strathclyde and within each district council area within Strathclyde;
(2) what is his estimate of the numbers of profoundly mentally handicapped aged 16 years and over.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information requested is not held centrally.
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- SECRETARY OF STATE'S DUTIES DISCHARGED THROUGH HEALTH BOARDS 27 words c425W
- DUTIES OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES 67 words