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Dr. Glyn
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider prolonging the period during which consultation can take place with the medical profession, the pharmaceutical industry and organisations representing patients regarding his proposed limited list of prescribable drugs.
Mr. Kenneth Clarke
Almost three months have been allowed for consultation. We regard this as adequate and have no plans to extend it.
Mr. Cohen
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to publish his final limited list of drugs following the completion of the consultation period; and if he will accompany the final list with an explanation of any changes made as compared with the draft list.
| Type of Home | Total number of residents aged 65 or over in Homes for the Elderly/Disabled | Number of supported/sponsored residents aged 65 or over in homes for the: | ||
| Elderly/Disabled | Mentally Ill | Mentally Handicapped | ||
| Local Authority | 101,996 | 101,996 | 247 | 278 |
| Voluntary | 26,005 | 8,913 | 119 | 160 |
| Private | 52,675 | 1,394 | 72 | 88 |
| Total | 180,676 | 112,303 | 438 | 526 |