§ Mr. Gareth Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report for 527W each county in England (a) in 1980 and (b) at the latest date for which figures are available (i) the number of children in residential care, (ii) the number of children being fostered, (iii) the cost of residential care per child and (iv) the amount paid to each set of foster parents as a fostering allowance.
§ Mr. John PattenNot all the information requested is available and the detailed figures which can be supplied will take a little time to compile. I shall write to the hon. Member shortly.