24. Mr. Kilroy-Slikasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further plans she has to establish (a) detoxification centres and (b) other services for alcoholics.
§ Dr. OwenI would refer my hon. Friend to my replies to him on 4th November 1975 and 8th March 1976. The Alcoholism Advisory Committee, which was set up last year to advise Health Ministers on services for alcoholics, has set up a sub-group to review and comment on the present pattern of services for alcoholics and their inter-relationship and to make recommendations. I understand that it hopes to report back to the main Committee by the end of this year. Meantime, soundly based schemes for hostels and other services for alcoholics will continue to be considered for grant support on the conditions set out in the Department's Circular 21/73.—[Vol. 899, c.102; Vol. 907. c. 117–20.]