§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if it is her intention to issue new guidance on the emergency closure of care homes under the Registered Homes Act 1984 following her evaluation of the urgent actions of Buckinghamshire county council; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. BowisThe Registered Homes Act 1984 already provides adequate procedures to enable homes to be closed if appropriate, including procedures for urgent closure by order of a JP where there appears to be serious risk to the life, health or well-being of residents.
§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many emergency closures under the Registered Homes Act 1984 have taken place in each local authority area since 1985.