§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Health on what dates during the next 12 months the Social Services Inspectorate, Northern Region, expects to receive reports from Lancashire County Council about progress on the implementation of its Action Plan to improve the operations of its social services. [118918]
§ Ms StuartIt is expected that reports will be received at least quarterly and discussions are taking place between Social Services Inspectorate and Northern Social Care Region and Lancashire Social Services about precise dates. I anticipate the first report will be received early in June.
§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will publish the action plan he has received from Lancashire County Council about its proposals to respond to the findings of the Social Services Inspectorate's report on its running of the county's social services. [118919]
§ Ms StuartIt is not for the Department to publish the action plan. It is the responsibility of Lancashire County Council and the right hon. Member may wish to make his request to the Director of Social Services.