HC Deb 27 June 2001 vol 370 c111W
14. Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will meet the First Secretary to discuss provision for carers in Wales. [533]

Mr. Touhig

My right hon. Friend and I will continue to have regular meetings with the First Secretary and Cabinet colleagues to discuss a range of issues, including the provision of services in Wales The Assembly is committed to improving the health and well-being of carers in Wales. On 12 June the Assembly voted to commence the Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000 and approved £3.7 million local authority special grant spending for carers services and breaks. On the same day the Assembly published its first annual report on the Carers' Strategy in Wales Implementation Plan.

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