§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated 1985 spending, on the basis of December figures, on supplementary benefit board and lodging allowance for independent homes; and what is the estimated number of residents for 1985 and the estimated average payment in 1985.
§ Mr. NewtonI regret that it is not possible to make any reliable estimates at this time, largely because the impact of the 1985 changes in supplementary benefit payments to people in residential care and nursing homes have not yet been fully assessed.