§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what consultation is occurring with local authorities on the subject of charging policies for domiciliary care. [30303]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 25 January 2002]: Consultation on draft guidance, "Fairer Charging Policies for Home Care and other non-residential Social Services" took place between 3 January and 30 March 2001. Statutory guidance was issued on 23 November 2001.