HC Deb 24 October 2000 vol 355 c119W
23. Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent discussions he has had, and with whom, about improving long-term care and health care for elderly people. [131874]

Mr. Hutton

I have regular contact with NHS, social services and voluntary sector to discuss the Government's plans to improve long-term care and healthcare for older people. Yesterday I met with key stakeholders from the voluntary sector, local government and the professions to discuss the implementation of our long-term care proposals.