HC Deb 25 November 1985 vol 87 cc463-4W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the ratio of places available in sheltered accommodation in Wales per 1,000 people aged 65 years and over, for each year from 1979 to 1985.

Mr. Mark Robinson

The number of places available for the elderly in local authority and housing association sheltered accommodation, per 1,000 persons aged 65 and over in Wales is estimated as follows for the years 1983–85.

Number of places per 1,000 over 65
Year Number
1983 34.9
1984 36.8
1985 38.6

Similar information is not available for the private sector or for years prior to 1983.

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