§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his policy regarding the leasing out by county authorities of county council homes for the elderly; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristIt is for local authorities in making provision for the residential care of elderly people to make such arrangements with private and voluntary agencies as seem to them best to meet local needs and circumstances.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he has been notified by Clwyd county council of plans to lease to private companies some of the Clwyd county council homes for the elderly; and if he will make a statement.