HC Deb 23 October 2001 vol 373 c156W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if the bonds set out in the guidance for free nursing care will be uprated annually. [8700]

Jacqui Smith

[holding answer 22 October 2001]: Appendix 6 of the guide attached to HSC2001/17: LAC(2001)26 makes it clear that the amounts of the bands of nursing care will be reviewed after 12 months with a view to any changes becoming operative with effect from April 2003.