§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, what action is he taking to increase community care for the elderly, mentally ill and handicapped people.
§ Sir George YoungWe are increasing the amount of joint finance in 1980–81 by 16 per cent. at comparable price levels over 1979–80, in accordance with previous plans; and we are constantly emphasising the potential benefits of voluntary provision and community self-help. Both these policies should help authorities to maintain the trend towards community rather than institutional care for elderly,38W to help with reorganisational planning, mentally ill and mentally handicapped people.