§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of home helps per 1,000 of the population over 65 years of age in each year from 1979 to 1986; and what percentage change that represents.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe information is given in the table.
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Table: Estimated number of home helps per thousand population aged 65 and over, 1979–85, and the percentage change. England Year Number of home helps per thousand population aged 65 and over 1979 6.40 1980 6.60 1981 6.55 1982 6.66 1983 6.99 1984 7.19 1985 7.16 Percentage change 1979–85 +11.8 Notes
(1) The numbers of home helps have been expressed as whole-time equivalents and relate to the position at 30 September each year.
(2) Estimated population at 30 June this year.
(3) The figures for 1985 are provisional, and the latest available.
(4) The figures relate to the population aged 65 and over rather than to those over 65 as they are more readily available and conform to usual practice.