§ Dame Judith Hartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the conclusions of the report on "Dementia in Scotland" produced by Scottish Action on Dementia, a copy of which has been forwarded to him.
§ Mr. RifkindI welcome the very recent publication of this report as a clear statement of what its authors see as the main needs of persons suffering from dementia and the pattern of services which they may require either at home or, where necessary, in residential care or in hospital. I shall certainly wish to give careful consideration to the recommendations addressed to me on the provision of health and social work services, finance, research and other matters.