HC Deb 28 February 1984 vol 55 cc166-7W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will seek powers to insist on the registration and inspection of private old people's homes; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Peckham (Ms. Harman) on 10 February 1984 at c.820–21.