HL Deb 10 June 2004 vol 662 cc43-4WA
Lord Lipsey

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans they have to extend to Northern Ireland the provision whereby elderly people no longer have to sell their homes in their lifetime to pay for long term care. [HL2873]

Baroness Amos

There are no plans at present to extend the deferred payments scheme for long-term care to Northern Ireland. A 12-week disregard on the value of a resident's home came into operation on 22 April 2002.