§ 30. Mr. Luceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what studies he is undertaking to assess the value of home care services; and what plans he has to improve these services.
§ Sir K. JosephMy Department's research and development programme includes a wide range of research in home care services. I am sending my hon. Friend the published programme.
I have issued circulars of guidance to local authorities in recent months setting out ways in which home care services can be improved: two particular examples are circular 53/71 on home help and related services and circular 13/72 on community health services.