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Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 1996. It was answered by Baroness Cumberlege (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 October 1996.


Cumberlege, Baroness

Question
Further to recent evaluation by DH of village communities for mentally handicapped people, if they will now encourage local authorities and services to support and develop such communities when requested to do so by the families of the people concerned. - Includes ref to letter from Parliamentary Sec (Mr Bowis) to Directors of Social Services and Chief Executives of district health authorities in the Library.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
574 c180-1WA
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Learning disability Mental health services Medicine Research