§ Mr. William Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has concluded his consultations with the local authority associations, regional hospital boards and other bodies on proposed criteria for the admission of elderly chronic sick to hospitals and various other types of accommodation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThese consultations have not yet been completed. The form and content of the proposed criteria will be carefully reviewed in the light of all comments received.