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Proceeding contribution from Andy Burnham (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 14 July 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Care and Support (Reform).


Care and Support (Reform)

I strongly agree with my hon. Friend. People do become anxious about these issues. That is why I said at the outset that I hoped we could manage a better debate than we normally manage, because such an important issue deserves it. Perhaps my hon. Friend can relay this to her constituent. Both the voluntary and the comprehensive option would provide people with a pathway to protect their assets, savings and houses in retirement. That may indeed give light at the end of the tunnel, not just for my hon. Friend's constituent but for many other people who genuinely feel anxious and seek peace of mind in their later years.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
496 c173 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Care homes Carers Community care Advisory services Capital rules Health services Finance Insurance Older people Social security benefits Standards Social services Personal budgets
Link
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