§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures the Government is taking to ensure that there is provision in place in(a) residential and (b) domiciliary care settings to provide sufficient care to cover the projected increase in the number of those requiring it. [150598]
§ Dr. LadymanThe Planning and Priorities Framework 2003–06 sets a target for local councils to increase the number of those supported intensively to live at home to 30 per cent, of the total being supported by social services at home or in residential care. The average annual increase in resources for personal social services of six per cent, over these three years is consistent with this target. It is for local councils to use these increased resources to ensure that the right amount and range of care is made available, taking account of local circumstances and priorities.