§ Mrs. Ann Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether it is the policy of his Department to provide accommodation where necessary to geriatric-type patients of less than 65 years of age.
§ Mr. WhitneyIt is not clear whether my hon. Friend had primarily in mind younger physically disabled people 171W or people suffering prematurely from dementia. In either case our policy is that a full range of services should be available in every health district or local authority area, including special accommodation, whether in hospital or elsewhere, where this is appropriate.