§ Mr. O'HaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to provide guidance to health and local authorities regarding the funding of nursing care as a result of the R-v-North and East Devon Health Authority, ex parte Pamela Coughlan judgment. [66383]
§ Mr. HuttonWe understand North and East Devon Health Authority have submitted an application for leave to appeal against the judgment ex parte Coughlan. We will consider the need for guidance to health and local authorities once the result of the application is known.