asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many community homes have secure places attached; what is the total amount of secure accommodation; and if he will publish the number of secure accommodation places in each region.

Thirty-four community homes in England have secure places attached, other than single separation rooms. There are 296 long and short-term secure places in community homes; the table shows the number of places in each region.

Regional Planning Area	Total
1	50
2	13
3	50
4	25
5	3
6	6
7	23
8	84
9	—
10	2
11	40
Total	296

NOTES:1. Not all places will be available at all times due to repairs, adaptations, staff shortages etc.2. Figures represent the best estimate which could be made at 1 January 1979.