§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy towards the proposals of the Scottish Voluntary Organisations Group to achieve a measure of joint financing between health boards and local authorities and to release Housing Corporation funds for caring hostel projects for the elderly.
§ Mr. MillanProposals whereby health boards might give limited financial support to local authority social work projects are being considered. Proposals for the use of Housing Corporation funds to assist caring hostel projects for the elderly140W and other groups are also being considered. I shall make a further statement as soon as possible.