§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce a system of minimum and maximum charges for the provision of services by private residential care homes and nursing homes: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitneyNo. Provided that services and facilities appropriate to the care the resident or patient needs are available, the type of accommodation that is occupied and the charges paid are a matter between those running the homes and the person, or his relatives meeting the charges. The charges could be expected to reflect the services and facilities available as determined by market forces.