HC Deb 15 February 1972 vol 831 cc78-9W
Mr. William Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further plans have been submitted to him by local authorities since the last published figures in respect of residential homes for the elderly; and what is the number involved.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

No further proposals have been submitted since my reply to the hon. Member on 13th December, 1971.—[Vol. 828, c.36.]

Mr William Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he can now make his promised announcement about further starts of residential homes for the elderly.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I hope to make an announcement soon.

Mr. William Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give early consideration to the recently published report of the research and intelligence unit of his Home Department concerning the provision of groups of homes for the elderly.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Yes.