§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2002,Official Report, column 305W, on hospital discharges, when his Department expects to complete its consultations on the penalty system for social services departments; [60812]
(2) pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2002, Official Report, column 305W, on hospital discharges, what (a) representations he has received and (b) estimates he has made about the early discharge of patients from hospital. [60813]
§ Jacqui SmithThe proposals for a system of financial incentives to tackle delayed discharge are still being developed. We shall consult fully on the details of the scheme.