§ Mr. Patrick Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the co-operation between health authorities and the social services departments of county councils; and if he will make a statement about this in relation to community care.
§ Mr. John PattenGood progress has been made in some places, but there is room for improved co-operation generally, particularly in the development of better coordinated community care services. We look forward to receiving shortly the report of an official level working group on joint planning set up jointly by the local authority associations, the National Association of Health Authorities and the Department to suggest ways of improving joint planning between health and local authorities and of securing the better use of resources.