§ Rev. Martin Smythasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what responsibilities are placed upon private and local authority nursing homes to provide adequate care, supervision and access for inspection by local authorities and central government; and what sanctions are taken against nursing homes which do not meet expected standards.
§ Mr. John PattenNursing homes in England and Wales are registered and inspected by district health authorities; those which do not meet the required standards may have their registration cancelled.