asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further plans have been submitted to him by local authorities since the last published figures in respect of residential homes for the elderly; and what is the number involved.

No further proposals have been submitted since my reply to the hon. Member on 13th December, 1971.—[Vol. 828, c. 36.]

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he can now make his promised announcement about further starts of residential homes for the elderly.

I hope to make an announcement soon.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give early consideration to the recently published report of the research and intelligence unit of his Home Department concerning the provision of groups of homes for the elderly.

Yes.