§ Vernon CoakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to review the level of capital limits with respect to the cost of(a) nursing home care and (b) residential care. [82105]
§ Jacqui SmithThe Department is currently consulting on proposals to increase the capital limits used in the financial assessment for residential accommodation, including care homes providing nursing care, to 12,000 and 19,500 with effect from 7 April 2003.