§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if, following the recent conclusions of the survey of adult placement schemes conducted by the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys, he proposes to encourage the growth of such schemes.
§ Mr. MellorAdult placement schemes have their place in the full range of community care provision. It is for local social services authorities to decide what services to provide in the light of local needs and opportunities and the overall level of resources available. We are considering the funding and organisation of community care generally in the light of Sir Roy Griffiths' report and hope to bring forward our proposals in the near future.
Social Security appeal tribunals Period Total number of appeals heard Total number represented Total in claimant's favour Total number not represented Total in claimant's favour Scotland Nine months ending December 1984 11,252 3,332 1,551 7,920 1,355 12 months ending December 1985 19,003 6,133 3,016 12,870 2,304 12 months ending December 1986 22,561 6,464 3,203 16,097 2,959 12 months ending December 1987 31,819 9,713 4,922 22,106 4,138 Nine months ending September 1988 36,467 11,921 6,990 24,546 6,554 North East Nine months ending December 1984 11,757 2,757 1,141 9,000 1,400 12 months ending December 1985 18,724 4,003 1,677 14,721 2,206 12 months ending December 1986 20,040 4,288 1,951 15,752 2,702 12 months ending December 1987 27,198 5,106 2,231 22,092 3,312 Nine months ending September 1988 27,364 5,905 2,850 21,459 3,597