§ Mr. McCrindleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if he has any plans to establish primary care198W authorities to manage the funding of elderly persons entering nursing and residential homes; and if he will make a statement.
(2) if he has any plans to establish community care authorities to manage the funding of elderly persons entering nursing and residential homes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorWe are considering the funding and management of public support for people entering nursing and residential care in the light of Sir Roy Griffiths' recommendations and will bring forward proposals in due course.