§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, following National Health Service circular 1989 (Gen 5), which body is to take the lead role in community care; what is the future role of joint planning; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythNational Health Service circular 1989(Gen)5 on the "Establishment of Community Care Facilities by Health Boards for People Being Discharged from Long-Stay Hospitals" made no changes to existing responsibilities for community care or joint planning. The Government are currently considering the future funding and organisation in light of Sir Roy Griffiths' report.