§ Mr. McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received from organisations representing private care home owners regarding the availability of residential care for elderly and disabled persons.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyRepresentations from private care home owners have been received on a variety of issues including residential and nursing home aspects of the Government's plans for the future provision and development of community care.
§ Mr. SteinbergTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many local authorities have transferred elderly residents' homes to independent trusts.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThis information is not available centrally.