HC Deb 30 June 1997 vol 297 cc28-9W
Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to set up a Royal Commission to inquire into the provision of care of the elderly; and if he will make a statement. [5870]

Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when the Government will make a statement on his plans for legislation on long-term care, with particular reference to the establishment of a Royal Commission on the funding of long-term care. [5859]

Mr. Boateng

I refer the hon. Members to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Suffolk, West (Mr. Spring) on 20 May, at column58.