§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what guidance his Department has given with regard to liaison between hospital-based occupational therapists employed by health authorities and community occupational therapists employed by local authorities.
§ Mr. John PattenThe Department has not issued guidance on this particular aspect of co-operation between health and local authorities. We are considering whether there would be value in such guidance being issued and, if so, what form it might take.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the minimum, average and maximum delay in securing a home assessment by an occupational therapist.
§ Mr. NewtonThis information is not available centrally.