§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give, for each region of Scotland, the level of provision of places in old people's homes; and how this compares with the recommended provision.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe information requested is contained in table 2 of the statistical bulletin produced by the social work services group under the title "Residential Accommodation for the Elderly and Certain Other Adults Scotland 1981", a copy of which is held in the Library.
It is for local authorities to assess the need for residential accommodation taking into account social, demographic and geographical factors and alternative means of meeting the needs of the elderly.