§ Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has any plans to change the basis on which furniture grants are paid; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe Green Paper "Reform of Social Security" announced proposals to replace the present system of help by way of single payments (including those for furniture) with a social fund. We are considering the comments made in the consultation period on the Green Paper and our conclusions will be set out in the White Paper.
Mental illness and mental handicap hospitals approved for complete closure 1 April 1985–30 June 1985 Region District Hospital Type of hospital mental illness (MI) or mental handicap (MH) Date approved Yorkshire Leeds Western Grassington hospital MI May 1985 York Naburn hospital MI May 1985 Wessex Isle of Wight Longford hospital MH April 1985