§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has(a) made and (b) received of the cost of upgrading establishments to meet his national care standards; and if he will make a statement. [40888]
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§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 7 March 2002]: The full Regulatory Impact Assessment for the Care Homes Regulations and national minimum standards for care homes for older people and younger adults estimated that the cost of meeting the environmental standards from 1 April 2002 would be £68 million over five years.