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Written question asked by Paul Farrelly (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimates he has received on (a) the total cost of providing free personal care for the elderly in Scotland and (b) the number of elderly people receiving free personal care in Scotland. - Inc fact that this is a matter for the Scottish Executive.
Answer

Paul Farrelly: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimates he has received on (a) the total cost of providing free personal care for the elderly in Scotland and (b) the number of elderly people receiving free personal care in Scotland. [198744] Dr. Ladyman: This is a matter for the Scottish Executive and my hon. Friend may wish to write to them about this issue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198744; 426 c1385W;426 c1389W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Care homes Costs Fees and charges Home care services Older people Recipients Scotland
Link
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