§ 33. Mr. Lagdenasked the Minister of Health how many old people's homes have been built by the Essex County Council in each of the last six years.
§ Mr. BraineTwo were opened in 1958; three in 1959; four in 1961; five in 1962; and three in 1963. Two more have already been opened in 1964.
§ Mr. LagdenWill my hon. Friend inform me how many elderly people have benefited by this residential accommodation programme? Can he also tell me how many additional old people's homes are being provided or are in programmes to be provided?
§ Mr. BraineThe accommodation I have mentioned provided a total of 1,102 places for old people. A further ten homes are under construction and, altogether over the ten-year period, some 40 are planned.