§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many disabled people are currently in local authority, health authority, voluntary and private sector homes in Wales.
§ Mr. GristThe number of disabled people in local authority, voluntary and private sector homes in Wales is shown in the table:
as at 32 March 1988 Category of resident1 Residents in local authority homes Residents in private and voluntary homes Total residents Elderly 7,067 6,497 13,564 Younger physically handicapped 99 198 297 Blind — 101 101 Mentally ill 288 258 546 Mentally handicapped 676 699 1,375 Alcohol dependence — 48 48 Total 8,130 7,801 15,931 1 These categories are as defined under Sections 21 and 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948 and under section 1 of the Registered Homes Act 1984.