HC Deb 09 March 1999 vol 327 cc204-5W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to conclude his review of the Residential Allowance. [75736]

Mr. Hutton

We are examining the possible impact on costs and service patterns of transferring the Residential Allowance to local authorities, and hope to consult local government and independent providers on detailed proposals as soon as we have formed a view on that.