HC Deb 16 January 1998 vol 304 c339W
Mr. Alasdair Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to review the residential allowance payable to occupants of private and voluntary residential and nursing homes; if he will extend this payment to occupants of local authority residential and nursing homes; what further initiatives he plans for the residential care sector; and if he will make a statement. [18610]

Mr Keith Bradley

I have been asked to reply.

The Government are undertaking a number of reviews of key policy areas, including a review of the funding of long term care. The future payment of the Income Support Residential Allowance will be included in these reviews.

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