§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will detail the average costs for the full time respite care provided by local councils and the health service.
§ Mr. BowisThe cost for respite care varies across the country and depends on the type of care provided and it is for purchasers of this service to decide the best way of meeting individual needs in a cost effective way. Community care funding for this year included £20 million extra for respite and home care services rising to £30 million next year.