HC Deb 19 December 2002 vol 396 cc1040-1W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will provide assistance to care homes whose(a) premiums for public and employer's liability insurance cover have risen significantly and (b) cover has been withdrawn; and if he will make a statement. [88040]

Jacqui Smith

Care home places are commissioned by local councils. The Department is aware that some providers have had difficulty in negotiating public and private employers liability insurance premiums, and has contributed evidence to a cross-Whitehall group which is looking into this issue. This has led to a review of the current employers' liabilities compulsory insurance announced in the Pre-Budget report.