§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps will be taken to ensure that the levels of income support for those currently resident in homes should be set at levels which would ensure a choice of homes within income support limits; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramIn setting the income support limits for people in residential care and nursing homes with preserved rights, the Government take account of information on movements in charging patterns in homes as well as on cost factors.