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Debate between Paul Burstow and Stephen Twigg
Tuesday 29th June 2010

(15 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Burstow Portrait The Minister of State, Department of Health (Mr Paul Burstow)
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The coalition agreement sets out our plans to establish an independent commission, which will consider how we ensure responsible and sustainable funding for long-term care. Further details on the commission will be announced shortly.

Stephen Twigg Portrait Stephen Twigg
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I am grateful to the Minister for his response. Can he assure us that when the commission is established it will consider all options for funding long-term care, including a compulsory inheritance levy?

Paul Burstow Portrait Mr Burstow
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The Government’s intention is not to fetter the commission but to allow it to do its job.

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