§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received regarding the Griffiths report on community care; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonWe have received 30 representations from interested individuals and organisations and will take account of them in framing our own proposals.
§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he proposes to take in the light of the report of the Public Accounts Committee, published on 18 May, relating to community care.
§ Mr. NewtonWe are considering the PAC report on community care developments and will issue our response in due course.