Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 November 1988. It was answered by Edwina Currie (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 November 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Written question

Question

If in light of recent registered homes tribunal decision in respect of Wiltshire county councils de-registration of Westgage private aged persons home in Swindon DH will as matter of urgency issue guidance to local authorities as to if under provisions of Registered Homes Act they should continue to regard proprietors with convictions for theft as unsuitable for registration purposes

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c287W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Criminal records Care homes Theft Westgate Old Peoples Home