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Care and Support (Reform)

I understand the hon. Gentleman's concern. We have been revising the guidance to local authorities. As pressure has grown on local social services down the years, they have focused more and more on people with the highest needs, leaving lots of other people who desperately need help unable to access it. In revising the guidelines, we have put more investment—an extra £500 million—into the system. Any measures in the interim would be only preparatory to the major debate we are initiating today.