§ 54. Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many social service departments provide home help services free of charge; and what number do not.
79. Mr. Alan W. WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the minimum and maximum charges for home help services by social services departments.
§ Mr. NewtonLocal authorities have discretion whether, and to what extent, to charge for home help services. Information about charges is not collected by the Department. However, details are available in "Personal Social Services Statistics, 1985–86, Actuals", published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, a copy of which is in the Library.