§ 18. Mr. Colvinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what extra provision is to be made by his Department to meet the additional nursing charges incurred by certain elderly persons in residential care.
§ Mr. WhitneyFrom 29 April new limits were introduced for supplementary pensioners in residential care. The basic rate is now £110 a week with higher amounts available for those whose disability arose before pension age. A further £28–60 is given in recognition of the extra care provided by nursing homes.