§ Miss Boothroydasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has discussed with the West Midlands regional health authority the reasons for the delay in the provision of long-stay accommodation for geriatric patients in the Sandwell area; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg:I am fully aware of the work done by the West Midlands regional health authority in planning long-stay accommodation for geriatric patients in the Sandwell area. The provision of service facilities for 101W client groups is, however, a matter for health authorities to determine in the light of local and national priorities and available resources.