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Secure Accommodation

Volume 961: debated on Wednesday 24 January 1979

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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 AreaTotal
150
213
350
425
53
66
723
884
9
102
1140
Total296
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.