§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what reprepresentations he has received concerning the establishment of a hostel for the mentally handicapped in Carrickfergus; and what steps he is prepared to take for the establishment of such an establishment.
§ Mr. Carter, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 5 February 1979], gave the following information:
No representations have been received about this. A policy document on services for the mentally handicapped issued by the Department of Health and Social Services in July 1978 committed the Government to provide 525 places in 35 residential homes for the mentally handicapped in Northern Ireland over the next five years. Of these, nine homes with a total of 135 places have been allocated to the Northern health and 160W since 1973 proposed expenditure on defence, in each year projections are available, in terms of 1978 survey prices.
§ Mr. MulleyThe information requested is as follows:
social services board in whose area Carrickfergus is situated. The board has been asked to submit plans for the location of these homes.