HC Deb 28 February 1997 vol 291 cc445-6W
Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received about his proposed draft Bill for long-term care; what conclusions he has now reached concerning the financial aspects of his proposals; and when he intends to publish the draft Bill. [16982]

Mr. Burns

A policy statement to follow up the consultation paper, "A New Partnership for Care in Old Age", and a draft Bill will be published shortly.

Mr. Horam

The latest available information for finished consultant episodes is set out in the table. Information on numbers of patients is not available centrally.