HC Deb 20 July 1978 vol 954 cc382-3W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans there are to build an adult training centre and hostel for the mentally handicapped in Ormskirk; and what steps are being taken to improve and extend facilities for the mentally handicapped in the Ormskirk area.

Mr. Moyle

Lancashire county council has no plans at present to increase the facilities for the mentally handicapped in the Ormskirk area.

Present provision is as follows:

  • Adult Training Centre with 60 places.
  • Home for Mentally Handicapped children with 18 places.
  • Home for Mentally Handicapped adults with 31 places.

Lancashire county council gives priority to remedying deficiencies in mental handicap services in other parts of the county before making further improvements in Ormskirk. The county is in general making good progress in the development of its services for the mentally handicapped and has a higher ratio of places to population than the national average.