§ 27. Mr. WicksTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his Department's policy towards family carers. [19635]
§ Mr. MossThe policy for family carers is set out in "People First' which was published by the Department of Health and Social Services in 1990. It is that family carers should be encouraged and assisted to continue to provide care through the timely provision of support tailored to their needs.