§ Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the waiting list in north-east Essex for special housing accomodation for the elderly; how this compares with other areas; and what steps are being taken to see resources are given to help over this problem.
§ Mr. FreesonI do not have the detailed information requested. The hon. Gentleman could no doubt obtain it from the local authorities concerned. There is no bar to local authorities increasing their provision of housing specially designed for old people to whatever level is required in order to meet the needs of the area.