§ Mr. Win Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the progress 372W of the review bodies established to develop alternative provision to the existing resettlement units in England and Wales.
§ Mr. PortilloIn two cases, Brighton and Bristol, proposals for the replacement of units have been agreed and the providers are taking steps to bring the facilities into operation.
Eight other teams are expected to put proposals forward in the next few months. In seven cases development workers have been appointed or are about to be appointed to help review teams take things forward.
The Wales review team has produced a consultative document on its plans for replacement provision and this was the subject of a conference in May attended by representatives from the local authority and voluntary sectors.