Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Rix (Crossbench). It was answered on Monday, 13 December 2010.
Disabled People
- Question
- My Lords, in the comprehensive spending review the Government allocated £2 billion more for local authority social care services. Unfortunately, this money was not ring-fenced. What assurances can the Government give the House that the money will be spent by local authorities on the purpose for which it was allocated?
- Answer
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My Lords, the Government's strategy is to go down the path of personalisation of services, on which we clearly look to local authorities to take the lead. As the noble Lord pointed out, we have made £2 billion extra available. In practice, local authorities have much more than that available and it is up to them to make sure that the funds go to those with disabilities in the most effective and efficient way.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 723 c394
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
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- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Disability Public participation
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