§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action is being taken to improve the provision of residential care places in the London area.
§ Mr. YeoIt is for each local authority to determine how best to meet the need for social services, including residential care, in their area. The local authorities in London are, like all social services authorities throughout the country, currently considering this in working towards the introduction of the new community care arrangements in April.