§ Mr. Dixonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many private homes for the elderly have (a) been refused registration and (b) had their registration cancelled; and how many of these homes have appealed to the registered homes appeal tribunal in the first six months of 1985.
§ Mr. John PattenInformation generally about registrations refused is not held centrally. Available information about cancellations and appeals to tribunals against cancellation is listed. The age of the residents in all these homes is not necessarily known.
Residential care homes Nursing homes Cancellations that have taken effect 1 — Appeals *8 3 * Five are known to be mainly for elderly people