HC Deb 13 July 1982 vol 27 c364W
23. Mr. Alexander

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his latest estimate of the numbers caring full-time for elderly and handicapped people in their homes; and how many of these are married or cohabiting women.

Mr. Newton

As I said in response to the question from the hon. Member for the Isle of Ely (Mr. Freud) earlier today, there is insufficient information available on which to base a reliable estimate.