§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what facilities for short-term care for mentally handicapped persons over 16 years old who normally live 33W at home with their parents are available in the North Nottinghamshire area of Bassetlaw; what estimate he has of the number of such handicapped persons; whether the facilities available compare in quality and number with the rest of Nottinghamshire; and whether the charge of £27 per week to parents for such care is above or below similar charges in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
§ Sir George YoungThis information is not collected centrally and I suggest that the hon. Member approach Nottinghamshire area health authority (teaching) and Nottinghamshire county council social services department, which may be able to provide it in respect of Nottinghamshire.