§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list each housing association which is contracted to provide social services under the care in the community programme.
§ Mr. BowisContracts for social care are made by individual social services authorities in accordance with the needs of their areas.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will itemise each community care service for which there is a charge and indicate the variation in charges found within England.
§ Mr. BowisLocal authorities are required to make charges for adults for whom they arrange residential accommodation. The amounts payable in charges vary depending on the actual costs of the accommodation and the resources of each resident. Local authorities have discretion about the amount charged for short-stay residents. They also have discretionary powers to make charges for non-residential services. There is no requirement to inform the Department about individual charges.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate she has undertaken of the effect of the homelessness legislation review on her care in the community policy; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. BowisThe Department has been fully involved in the review of access to local authority and housing association tenancies. The Government's conclusions, when announced, will take into account the implications for the policy areas, including care in the community.