§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if she has issued guidance giving further clarification on the issues of(a) setting eligibility criteria, (b) assessment of patients and (c) service provisions;
(2) if her Department has issued guidance on the NHS responsibility for meeting long-term health care needs following the consultation exercise carried out over the summer.
§ Mr. BowisWe are considering the results of the consultation exercise. A final version of the guidance will be issued in due course.