§ Mr. Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many observation and assessment centres there are in (a) England and (b) Wales; and what were the equivalent figures in 1980;
(2) how many observation and assessment centre places are available on average per local authority in England and Wales possessing a social service function; and what was the equivalent figure for 1980.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe information available is given in the table.
Observation and assessment centers As at 31 March Number of centres Average number of places England† England Wales 1980 195 14 50 1985 140* N/A† 30* * Estimated † Data for Wales are not now collected centrally.