Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 October 2001. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 18 October 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what flexibility he will allow care homes who specialise in treating alcohol or drug addicts under `Fit for its future' proposals.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what flexibility he will allow care homes who specialise in treating alcohol or drug addicts under "Fit for its future" proposals. [8556] Jacqui Smith: The Department has just completed the consultation on draft regulations for care homes and national minimum standards for care homes for younger adults, including those for drug and alcohol misuse. We will consider all responses fully before finalising our proposals.

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