HC Deb 26 June 1985 vol 81 cc391-2W
Mr. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made since 1982 in reaching the target figure recommended in the Peters report of 0.6 community places per 1,000 population for mentally handicapped persons.

Mr. John MacKay

Provision as at 31 March 1984 was equivalent to 0.32 places per 1,000 population as against 0.26 at 31 March 1982. The breakdown of places is as follows:

Homes for the Mentally Handicapped Bed Complement
1982 1984
Local authority homes 707 741
Registered homes 535 676
Other homes known to social work departments 109 248
Total 1,351 1,665

Note:

1. Figures for 1982 are contained in Social Work Services Group Statistical Bulletin "Residential Accommodation for the Elderly and Certain Other Adults, 1982". Copies of the bulletin are available in the Library.

2. Figures for 1984 are provisional pending publication.