HC Deb 10 July 1984 vol 63 c471W
35. Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement about domiciliary social services for the elderly.

Mr. John Patten

Domiciliary social services provided by local authorities, in conjunction with community health services and services provided by voluntary organisations, play an important role in enabling elderly people to continue to live independently in the community. Among these services the home help service is of particular importance and I am glad to see that the number of home helps in England continues to increase.