Spending Review and Autumn Statement
Debate between Lord O'Neill of Gatley and Lord Scriven
Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Lord O’Neill of Gatley
My Lords, I am pleased to say that the matter of Heathrow Airport is a bit above my pay grade, but I think that a decision on that subject will be made and announced before the end of the year.
Lord Scriven (LD)
My Lords, it says in the spending review that an extra £1.5 billion for local government by 2019-20 is to be included in the better care fund. Is that new money or, as has happened previously, will some of that money be shunted from the NHS into social funds to be given to the better care fund?
Lord O’Neill of Gatley
My Lords, I will follow up with a written answer to that. I am pretty sure that this involves additional money for the better care fund but I will reply to the noble Lord in writing.