HC Deb 14 December 1988 vol 143 c596W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assistance is available to residents of private aged persons' houses where the fees are raised above the maximum allowable income support towards residential costs.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

Income support limits for help towards fees are intended to meet all reasonable charges for accommodation, board and personal care. The actual fee charged by an independent residential care home is a matter solely between the home and the resident.