§ 77. Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what funds have been made available to London local authorities from health authorities for care in the community initiatives for each year since 1984, identified by amount and by authority; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe information held centrally on joint finance expenditure does not identify separately expenditure on individual schemes such as those related to the care in the community initiative. The hon. Member may wish to seek further information from the chairmen of the health authorities concerned.
§ 82. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a further statement about the Government's plans for care in the community.
§ Mr. NewtonSir Roy Griffiths's recommendations on various aspects of community care, including provisions for people leaving long-stay hospitals under the care in the community arrangements, are expected to reach us very soon. We shall give them very careful consideration.