HC Deb 16 January 1995 vol 252 cc311-2W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when she last met the Association of Metropolitan Authorities to discuss the community care changes; what representations were made to her; what action she is taking; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Bowis

I met representatives of the Association of Metropolitan Authorities and other local authority associations on 16 June 1994. Department of Health Ministers and officials regularly meet them to discuss a wide range of issues.

Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many representations she has had from Lancashire county council to meet her about the funding of "Care in. the Community" in the county; and what plans she has to meet them.

Mr. Bowis

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 7 December 1994,Official Report, column 207.