§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what arrangements and decisions remain to be finalised in connection with the transfer of community care responsibilities to social work departments.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 10 March 1993]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will shortly make statutory directions on consultations on plans and on choice of residential accommodation. He will issue the following regulations relating to the funding arrangements for people in residential care and nursing homes:
- 1. The National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) Regulations 1993.
- 2. The Residential Accommodation (Relevant Premises, Ordinary Residence and Exceptions) Regulations 1993.
- 3. The Charging Order (Residential Accommodation) (Scotland) Order 1993.
My right hon. Friend will also issue guidance on these regulations and on sections 21 to 24 of the Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 and the successor arrangements to the independent living fund.