HC Deb 13 March 2001 vol 364 c585W
26. Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to end differences in funding for children's hospices and adult hospices in Lancashire. [151975]

Yvette Cooper

We are extending the Carer's Special Grant and the Quality Protects Programme from three years to five and have increased funding to improve palliative care services for children—including respite breaks. We are also going to provide, through the Lottery New Opportunities Fund, access to funding for palliative care for children and adults.

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