HC Deb 20 March 2002 vol 382 c440W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people are receiving domiciliary care; and if he will make a statement. [41601]

Jacqui Smith

An estimated 1.3 million adult clients received a package of community-based services (following assessment), by councils with social services responsibilities, in England, during the period 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2001. A client may be recorded more than once during the year.