§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set out the statutory and other requirements which ensure that changes in the ownership and/or management of private establishments for mentally handicapped people are notified to the authorities.
§ Mr. GristUnder sections 2 and 23 of the Registered Homes Act 1984 it is an offence for any person whether owner or manager to carry on a residential care, nursing or mental nursing home without being registered.
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§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what powers to check on the suitability of(a) the proprietor, (b) the manager and (c) anyone with a position of responsibility in respect of a private establishment for mentally handicapped people are currently held by a social services department and by any other authority.
§ Mr. GristUnder the Registered Homes Act 1984, registering authorities can refuse registration of a residential care, nursing or mental nursing home if any person concerned or intended to be concerned in carrying on the home is considered not a fit person. In assessing fitness, authorities are advised to investigate whether the applicant for registration or others concerned with the
Average class size in year GCSE classes, Wales Welsh counties Mathematics English French German Welsh as a first language Clwyd 24 25 19 17 22 Dyfed 25 26 19 12 22 Gwent 24 23 18 15 — Gwynedd 23 24 14 15 23 Mid Glamorgan 25 24 18 15 24 Powys 24 23 16 15 11 South Glamorgan 24 25 20 14 18 West Glamorgan 23 23 17 14 20 Source: Secondary Schools Staffing Survey 1989.