§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the estimated cost is to(a) local authorities and (b) the private sector in Lancashire of bringing residential homes for the elderly up to the standards set by Government. [34567]
§ Jacqui SmithThe cost of complying with the National Minimum Standards for care homes for older people will vary from home to home, depending on the extent to 955W which these homes already meet the standards. The standards are based on existing good practice, and many homes already meet or exceed the standards.