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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Liam Fox (Conservative), on Wednesday, 13 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 58 members in total.

CRISIS IN CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

That this House expresses its grave concern at the continuing crisis in care for the elderly in Birmingham and elsewhere in England; recognises the main contributory factor to the crisis is the decision by Birmingham Social Services to pay substantially less than the real cost of providing care for the elderly in care homes; and notes that this practice is threatening to force good quality independent care homes out of business, causing grave distress and confusion to vulnerable, frail and elderly residents in Birmingham.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

CRISIS IN CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (6A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Paul Burstow (primary, Liberal Democrat) and tabled on Thursday, 28 November 2002. It has been signed by 4 members in total.
at end add: 'and further notes that it was the capping of expenditure on care homes by the Conservatives through the NHs and Community Care AO that has led to the squeeze no care home fees.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
6 
6A1 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Care homes Birmingham Finance Fees and charges Older people Social services
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk