Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 31 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when the report of the inter-Departmental Group on Personal Care will be completed; when he expects to publish the report; and what public consultation he plans on its findings.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the report of the Inter- Departmental Group on Personal Care will be completed; when he expects to publish the report; and what public consultation he plans on its findings. [79439] Mr. Browne: The Inter-Departmental Group's Report on Free Personal Care was forwarded to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister on Thursday 8 August 2002. Following discussion at the Executive on 12 August, Ministers asked for further work to be undertaken. That work has not yet been completed. In any event, it is not possible at this stage to give any indication about the timing or subsequent handling of the report, since this is a matter which should be determined by the Executive.

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