§ Charles HendryTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to ensure that those carrying out inspections of care homes adhere to similar objectives and requirements. [162377]
§ Dr. Ladyman[holding answer 18 March 2004]: Inspections of care homes are carried out by the National Care Standards Commission, using a national methodology. They are responsible for ensuring the 1373W requirements set down in the Care Homes Regulations 2001 are met and the National Minimum Standards are taken into account. This responsibility will fall to the Commission for Social Care Inspection from 1 April 2004.