HC Deb 11 March 2002 vol 381 cc837-8W
Virginia Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with representatives of the Leonard Cheshire Foundation concerning funding for long-term care. [36906]

Jacqui Smith

I apologise to the hon. Member for the delay in responding to this question. I refer the hon. Member to the reply that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State gave my hon. Friend the Member for Blackpool, North and Fleetwood (Mrs. Humble) on 5 March 2002,Official Report, column 192W.

Representatives of the Leonard Cheshire Foundation have regular opportunities to discuss a range of issues, including the funding of long-term care, with Ministers and officials. I met with representatives of the Leonard Cheshire Foundation on 4 February 2002.