HC Deb 26 July 1990 vol 177 cc584-5W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if he plans to meet representatives of(a) voluntary agencies representing carers and the elderly, (b) the nursing and medical professions and (c) the directors of social work departments to discuss the implications of the delayed implementation of the care in the community proposals;

(2) if he will make a statement on the expenditure implications of the delay in the implementation of the care in the community proposals.

Mr. Lang

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the effect on closure proposals for hospitals housing elderly patients of the delayed implementation of the care in the community proposals.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

As with all hospital closures, proposals submitted by health boards to close hospitals housing elderly patients will be considered on their merits, and the availability of suitable alternative care will be one of the factors taken into account.

Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he plans to meet representatives of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities to discuss the delayed implementation of the care in the community proposals.

Mr. Lang

I shall consider carefully any request from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities to discuss the revised programme for the implementation of the Government's proposals for community care.