HC Deb 07 December 1983 vol 50 cc167-8W
Mr. MacKenzie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will provide local authorities responsible for day centres for the elderly with additional resources to maintain and expand the service.

Mr. Younger

The number of day centre places provided by local authorities has risen from 1,355 in 1979 to 2,212 in 1982. It is for local authorities to determine priorities, but the Government's planning figures for social work services will continue to take the needs of the elderly into account.