HC Deb 26 January 1978 vol 942 c716W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) on 31st March 1977, how many places were available in local authority training centres for the mentally handicapped;

(2) on 31st March 1977, how many places were available in residential facilities for mentally handicapped people, provided by the local authority;

(3) on 31st March 1977, how many places were available in day centres for the mentally ill provided by local authorities and other bodies;

(4) what was the net increase of residential places provided by local authorities for mentally handicapped people between 31st March 1976 and 31st March 1977;

(5) what was the net increase of places in adult training centres for the mentally handicapped between 31st March 1976 and 31st March 1977;

(6) what was the net increase in residential places for the mentally ill in local authorities between 31st March 1976 and 31st March 1977;

(7) what was the net increase in day centre places for the mentally ill provided by or available to local authorities between 31st March 1976 and 31st March 1977;

(8) on 31st March 1977, how many places were available in residential facilities for the mentally ill provided by local authorities or available to them.

Mr. Moyle

The information requested is as follows: