§ Mr. Soleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what sums have been made available in the financial years 1978–79 and 1979–80, and are planned for 1980–81, for the provision of regional secure units; and how many places have resulted from the expenditure of these funds.
§ Sir George YoungThe total amounts received by RHAs in 1978–79 and 1979–80 are shown below:
N E Thames 74 S E Thames 72 S W Thames 58 Oxford 44 Wessex 53 West Midlands 104 South Western 63 Mersey 50 North Western 82 Latest proposals for those regions which have submitted plans to the Department provide for about 650 places—including 20 adolescent places.