HC Deb 27 March 1984 vol 57 c155W
48. Mr. Boyes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate the effects of the Government's proposals for rate-capping on the home help service; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

Under the proposals expenditure limits will apply to the total expenditure of each affected local authority and within that total each authority will decide its own priorities having regard to its statutory obligations.