HC Deb 26 January 1977 vol 924 cc688-9W
Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to ensure that any overtime restrictions introduced by local social services departments do not cause the numbers of staff in homes for the elderly and disabled to fall to dangerously low levels.

Mr. Ennals

The staffing of homes for the elderly and disabled is a matter for the employing authority. Guidance has been given on the minimum number of staff who should generally be available at night in homes for the elderly to deal with emergencies.