§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he intends to take any action following Social Security Commissioners decision R(A)3/83 to protect the position of people paying full fees in voluntary or private residential homes; if he will amend the attendance allowance regulations in order to bring them into line with his departmental policy since 1971; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiI am aware of the commissioner's decision and will be introducing amending regulations as soon as possible.