5. Mr. Tom Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many mentally-ill people are now housed in private residential homes in Clwyd as distinct from being in public institutions; and if he will make a statement on his policy in this regard.
§ Mr. Barry JonesThere are six private residential homes in Clwyd registered by the county council which provide 100 places for mentally ill and mentally handicapped persons. The majority of the residents are mentally ill. I believe that these homes are a valuable supplement to local authority homes.