§ Mr. EnnisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to establish a 24-hour national helpline for carers. [110736]
§ Mr. HuttonThere are currently no plans to establish a 24-hour national help-line specifically for carers on a 24-hour basis. Information on National Health Service services is available through NHS Direct, and the Department is presently funding the Carers National Helpline.