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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 October 2001. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 October 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if the bonds set out in the guidance for free nursing care will be uprated annually. - (Holding answer 22 October 2001).
Answer

Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if the bonds set out in the guidance for free nursing care will be uprated annually. [8700] Jacqui Smith: [holding answer 22 October 2001]: Appendix 6 of the guide attached to HSC2001/17: LAC(2001)26 makes it clear that the amounts of the bands of nursing care will be reviewed after 12 months with a view to any changes becoming operative with effect from April 2003.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8700; 373 c156W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Care homes Fees and charges Exemptions Uprating Levels
Link
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