§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will implement the proposal in the Griffiths report in respect of closing long-stay hospitals, that no one should be discharged without a clear package of care, and without someone acting as care manager; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanWe are currently considering this and Sir Roy's other recommendations and will bring forward our own proposals in due course. General guidance on the development of community care services, including services for people discharged from long-stay hospitals, is already available in the planning guidelines circular HC(88)43.