§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has received any representations from(a) COSLA and (b) other interested parties on the provision of nursing home care; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythIn responding to the White Paper "Caring for People" the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities suggested that the lead responsibility for the registration of nursing homes should lie with local authorities, rather than with health boards as at present. The Government remain of the view that, since nursing homes accommodate people who have a need for health care, health boards are best placed to ensure that standards in nursing homes are maintained.
I also receive from time to time representations from Members of Parliament and members of the public about various aspects of nursing home care, including the provision of care in individual homes.