§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidelines he has set for the number of home helps for 1,000 retired people; which authorities in Scotland employ fewer than that figure; and how many such authorities employ per 1,000 retired people.
§ Mr. Allan StewartIt is the responsibility of each local authority to decide on the provision of home helps in its area, and no guidelines have been issued by my Department.