§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to ensure that(a) children and young people, (b) adult and elderly volunteers and (c) residents are not precluded from participation in catering and cooking at residential homes and sheltered accommodation for the elderly in Wales when such participation is aimed at creating a homely or community atmosphere for the residents.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesNobody in residential or sheltered accommodation is precluded by food hygiene legislation from taking part in the preparation of food. The extent to which they actually do so is a matter for them and for those directly responsible for their care.
§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his best estimate of the number of elderly people currently living in non-registered residential homes(a) in Wales, (b) in each county in Wales and (c) in each district in Wales.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesInformation on elderly people living in non-registered residential homes is not held centrally.