§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what consideration her Department has given to the recommendations on respite care of the Royal College of Nursing and the Spastics Society in the report entitled "Day In—Day Out", a copy of which has been sent to her; what action she will be taking in response to the recommendations; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. YeoImproved respite care services and support for carers are key objectives of our community care reforms. The reforms will give authorities increased incentives to provide respite care, particularly as the residential allowance will be payable to people in respite as well as long-term care. Our preparations have stressed improved health and social services collaboration which lie at the heart of many of the recommendations in the report.