§ Ms Roseanna CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will estimate the cost for(a) Scotland and (b) the UK of abolishing charging for essential non-residential community care services. [128132]
§ Mr. HuttonIn 1998–99, councils in England raised £295 million in sales, fees and charges from all clients of all ages for non-residential services. The responsibility for information relating to Scotland is a matter for the devolved Administration.