To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received following the publication of the report "Community Care: Agenda for Action", and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received about the implications for Government policy of the Griffiths report on community care; and if he will make a statement.

We have received a number of comments on Sir Roy Griffiths' report and will take account of them in framing our own proposals.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to be able to make a definite statement on the Government's response to the recommendation of the Griffiths report.

Sir Roy Griffiths' recommendations raise issues of far-reaching significance which need careful consideration. We intend to bring forward our own proposals as soon as possible.