§ 23. Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the latest reports he has had on the Good Neighbour Campaign in giving practical help to the very old, especially those living alone.
§ Mr. EnnalsReports from all over the country indicate there is widespread support for the campaign and that a wide variety of activity is taking place involving many thousands of volunteers. By the very nature of the campaign, which is designed to turn sympathy into action, it is not possible to quantify the extent to which the good will it has generated among individual members of the community has been translated into informal practical help.