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Written question asked by Peter Thurnham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
What representations he has received about his proposed draft Bill for Long Term Care; what conclusions he has now reached concerning the financial aspects of his proposals; and when he intends to publish the draft Bill. - A policy statement to follow up the consultation paper, "A New Partnership for Care in Old Age", and a draft Bill will be published shortly.
Answer

Mr. Thurnham: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received about his proposed draft Bill for long term care; what conclusions he has now reached concerning the financial aspects of his proposals; and when he intends to publish the draft Bill. [16982] Mr. Burns: A policy statement to follow up the consultation paper, "A New Partnership for Care in Old Age", and a draft Bill will be published shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
291 c445W; 16982
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Care homes Insurance Older people Long stay patients