HC Deb 28 June 2000 vol 352 c517W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what percentage of the population is entitled to respite care in each local social services authority. [127894]

Mr. Hutton

Respite care is provided by or on behalf of local authority social services departments. The supply of short-term breaks is not entitlement-based but is governed by the assessment of individuals' needs.