§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy with regard to the provision of day-room facilities in sheltered housing projects; and, in view of the fact that in the rural situation, due to lack of alternative equivalent facilities, such day-room provisions are the only place of recreation for the elderly, if he will take steps to ensure that rural sheltered housing projects include such amenities.
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§ Mr. McElhoneCommon rooms are regarded as an optional additional provision which housing authorities may decide to make in sheltered housing developments. It is for the housing authorities concerned to decide whether or not such facilities should be included in sheltered housing schemes in rural areas.