§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the purpose and scope of the review of registration and inspection of residential care and nursing homes; and when it will begin. [21039]
Mr. BowlsIn the consultative document, "Inspecting Social Services", issued in October 1992, the Government indicated that in 1995 they would review progress in implementing new arrangements for social services inspection and would consider what further steps might be necessary to achieve the essential objectives of effectiveness and independence. This review will begin later this year. Its precise scope is still under consideration.