HC Deb 18 March 1993 vol 221 cc380-1W
Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make available to the public information on the arrangements made between health boards and social work departments concerning care in the community.

Mr. Stewart

Leaflets describing the changes which will take place in community care arrangements are currently being widely distributed.

Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidance has been given to local authorities to ensure than an individual's right to choose to be placed in residential or nursing home care is observed, when assessed under care in the community provisions.

Mr. Stewart

The draft of "Direction on Choice of Residential Accommodation and Associated Guidance" has been sent to local authorities and others for comment. Following consideration of the comments the direction and guidance in final form will be issued shortly.

Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice has been given to primary care and hospital staff about the joint discharge arrangements between social work departments and health boards; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stewart

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Maryhill (Mrs. Fyfe) on 17 March at column275.