§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps she is taking to encourage social care professionals to raise concerns about bad practice; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. BowisIt is the responsibility of both employers and professionals to ensure that any evidence of bad practice or misconduct is investigated appropriately and without delay.
§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps she has taken to commission work on the620W definition of national standards in social care; who is undertaking the work; when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. BowisWe intend to issue a tender specification for a study of possible standards in the delivery of social care. We expect to do so before Easter.