HC Deb 22 February 1994 vol 238 c180W
Rev. Ian Paisley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what information he has available on the development of community care structures which would meet the needs of the elderly, with particular reference to day care, respite care, outreach and provision of meals.

Mr. Ancram

The Department regularly monitors health and social services boards' community care structures and services to ensure that they are capable of delivering the residential and non-residential care required by their resident populations. The social services inspectorate is also engaged in monitoring the development and quality of community care services.