§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hostels for mentally handicapped children have been established in England.
§ Mr. AlisonThere are now 72 local authority hostels for mentally handicapped children in England, providing 1,349 places, and a further 47 places in eight hostels catering for both adults and children. Local authorities use in addition54W 594 places in voluntary or private homes.