HC Deb 07 June 1976 vol 912 c527W
Mr. Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has for improving the provision of day care facilities and short-stay hostels for mentally handicapped children over the age of 16 years.

Mr. McElhone

These services are the responsibility of regional and islands councils as education authorities—in respect of children of school age—and as social work authorities.