§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he has taken to monitor the fee levels offered by local authorities to finance care. [148013]
Dr. Ladyman: Central Government do not themselves routinely monitor the fee levels offered by councils. It is for local councils to develop an understanding of their local market and set fees accordingly. An annual analysis of fee levels is conducted by Laing and Buisson, independent consultants working in the care sector.