§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals he has to make more money available to local authorities to provide for community care; and if he will make a statement. [31584]
§ Mr. BoatengAn additional £371 million will be made available to local authorities in England in 1998–99, for adult services. Of this amount, £350 million will be paid as a special grant which must be used for community care.