§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will call a round table conference of local government representatives and relevant professional and voluntary organisations to review the implications in terms of domi- 316W ciliary services of Her Majesty's Government's policy towards mental illness; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephMy Department will in any case he consulting the local government and professional interests concerned about the guidance I plan to issue on community services for the mentally ill, but I will bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind at the appropriate time.