HC Deb 15 May 1992 vol 207 cc223-4W
Mr. Butcher

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will review the levels of funding for respite care.

Mr. Burt

People receiving respite care are entitled to claim the higher income support limit appropriate to those in residential care or nursing homes. These limits are reviewed regularly.

Mr. Butcher

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people are in receipt of respite care.

Mr. Burt

This information is not available in the form requested.

Income support is available to temporary residents in residential care and nursing homes in the same way as for permanent residents and no distinction is made in the collection of data.