§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many advocates depute there are; and how many are women.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThere are 13 advocate deputes, of whom four are women.
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§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe work of the Abbeyfield housing movement in Scotland is consistent with the Government's care in the community policy. My right hon. Friend regards the movement as making an important contribution to the welfare of elderly people who no longer wish or who are unable to live in their own homes, or who need additional care. In 1992–93, Scottish Homes, the organisation responsible for funding registered housing associations, provided 11 locally based Abbeyfield societies with £500,000 in grant through its development programme.