§ Q36. Mr. Grocottasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the present level of co-ordination between the Social Services and Environment Departments in the provision of services and facilities for the elderly.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. The Department of Health and Social Security and the Department of the Environment are in close touch about the provision of services and facilities for the elderly, and are at present jointly preparing a circular to housing, health and social services authorities on the co-ordination of housing and other services for old people.