§ Lord Roganasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who is responsible for the delivery of palliative care for the Northern Ireland Hospice. [HL663]
Lord Willliams of MostsynThe Registered. Homes (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 and the Nursing Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 govern the operation of the Northern Ireland Hospice. In addition, the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 also governs the operation of the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. Under the legislation, the Eastern and Northern Health and Social Services Boards' Registration and Inspection Units have authority to inspect the adult and children's hospices to ensure that the boards' standards for good practice are being met.
§ Lord Roganasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are satisfied that the inquiry team into Northern Ireland hospice care will have sufficient power to ensure that all parties act upon the recommendations. [HL664]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe team conducting the review will make it's report to the Minister with responsibility for the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. It will be for the Minister to determine what action needs to be taken and how it should be implemented.