HC Deb 23 October 2003 vol 411 c733W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will commission research into the provision of elderly care by the independent care sector; and if he will make a statement. [132914]

Dr. Ladyman

There are no current plans to commission research into the provision of older people's care by the independent care sector. We believe that older people and their families should be able to choose from a range of options that will best meet their needs. The quality of care available to individuals is much more important to them than the type of organisation that provides the care.