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Written question asked by Lord Mancroft (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 March 1991. It was answered by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 March 1991.


Untitled Written question

Question
Whether HMG will provide a definition of "voluntary organisations" for the purposes of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 as amended by the National Health Service & Community Care Act 1991 & whether they will direct that local authorities should use this definition in determining which organisations should be permitted to provide the accommodation element of community care for a person who is or has been dependent on alcohol or drugs; & when they will provide a definition of "voluntary organisations" for the purposes of Section 5A(3)(c) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1988, inserted by Section 51 of the National Health Service & Community Care Act 1990.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
527 c66-8WA
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Care homes Community care Alcoholism Drugs Misuse Scotland Voluntary organisations Social services Social work
Legislation
Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968