§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of whether Wales social services departments are interpreting satisfactorily the guidelines on occupational pensions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesGuidance on the assessment of an individual's ability to pay for services is contained in the charging for residential accommodation guide. I am not aware of any evidence to suggest that social services departments in Wales are not interpreting these guidelines satisfactorily.