HC Deb 15 December 1999 vol 341 c226W
13. Dr.Iddon

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the progress of the better Government for older people pilot schemes. [101556]

Mr. Ian McCartney

The programme continues to make good progress towards delivering real improvements in older people's experience of public services.

The Bolton pilot, which I visited on 26 November, impressed me with a number of significant achievements: a new day care centre for Asian elders and better access to benefits information via a new touch-screen IT link.

Earlier today, my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office discussed with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Local Government Association how best to bring other service providers up to the high standards of the pilot projects once the programme's pilot phase comes to an end next year.

23. Ms Blears

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what progress is being made in implementing better Government for older people. [101568]

Mr. Stringer

The programme continues to make good progress towards delivering real improvements in older people's experience of public services.

Earlier today, my right hon. Friend the Minister of State discussed with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Local Government Association how best to bring other service providers up to the high standards of the pilot projects once the programme's pilot phase comes to an end next year.