HC Deb 23 March 1993 vol 221 c573W
19. Mr. Bowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department is taking to encourage local authority associations to meet service providers to develop common forms of contract for residential care.

Mr. Yeo

We have already encouraged the local authority associations and representatives of service providers to establish forums where this kind of issue can be discussed. The Department would be happy to offer further assistance should all concerned find that helpful.