§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many recent representations he has received concerning income support levels and residential care.
§ Miss WiddecombeSeveral representations have been received recently both from individuals and representative bodies.
§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to meet representatives from the National Care Homes Association to discuss funding arrangements for care in residential and nursing homes.
§ Miss WiddecombeMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has agreed to speak at the National Care Homes Association's annual conference on 31 October. He has no plans to meet representatives before that.