§ 13. Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what resources he is making available to local authorities to enable them to care for ex-patients from psychiatric institutions in the community; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenThe rate support grant settlement takes account of the general responsibilities of local authorities, including caring for ex-patients from psychiatric institutions, and health authorities can contribute to the cost in appropriate cases. The Government do not earmark particular sums for particular personal social services.