Social Care

Debate between Lord Kamall and Lord Bishop of Bristol

Wednesday 27th October 2021 Lords Chamber

[Lord Kamall (Con)]

The Government have always been clear that the share of the levy going towards the NHS to tackle the backlog was temporary and that, in the longer term, we would move to funding social care. As I am sure the noble Lord is aware, for decades, Governments have kicked the can down the road and have not tackled this difficult issue. The Government have been quite firm in committing money and have been learning, in our constant discussion with stakeholders, how best to reform the social care sector.

[The Lord Bishop of Bristol]

Can the Minister give an assessment of whether the health and social care levy will enable more people with moderate care needs to become eligible for social care funding?

[Lord Kamall (Con)]

I thank the right reverend Prelate for that question. I am not able to answer it directly now, but I will send an answer.