HC Deb 18 November 1963 vol 684 cc35-6W
Mr. Lubbock

asked the Minister of Health whether he will take steps to establish the post of old people's officer to co-ordinate and administer all geriatric services within each local authority boundary.

Mr. Braine

A very wide range of statutory and voluntary services is provided for old people, but I doubt whether it would be appropriate to administer them as the hon. Member suggests. There are arrangements for co-ordination which are constantly being improved.