§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will define the term 'reasonable fee' under clause 84(2) of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill; and if he will set a maximum fee that can be charged under clause 84(3). [122951]
§ Dr. LadymanIt will be the responsibility of the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) to determine what is a reasonable fee under clause 84(2) of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill (as introduced, now clause 81(2) as amended by committee). The CSCI will be free to decide which of its reports should be issued without charge. In general, it is Government policy that the cost of providing such services should be met by those who use them.
It is not intended that the Secretary of State will introduce a maximum fee that can be charged under clause 84(3) (81(3) as amended by committee) of the same Bill.