§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will increase resources to allow health boards to increase respite care provision as an integral component of effective community care; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythAlthough resources will not be separately identified for respite care, the Government recognise the importance of the development of respite care in the effective provision of community care, and health board allocations will reflect this.