§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the minimum recommended frequency of visits by home helps/care assistants to people having been assessed as needing social care support in their own homes.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health whether contracts with National Health Service trusts constitute contracts with the independent sector for the purpose of community care special transitional grant.
§ Mr. BowisYes. The conditions attached to the special transitional grant define the independent sector as a body which is not owned, controlled or managed by a local authority.