Reform of Social Care Debate

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Business of the House

Reform of Social Care

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Points of Order
Monday 4th July 2011

(13 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend. During the engagement that we are undertaking, one of the areas that we should certainly pursue is the work force development strategy in relation to care and support—and we will do that.

Ronnie Campbell Portrait Mr Ronnie Campbell (Blyth Valley) (Lab)
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Can the Secretary of State tell us why one part of the UK gets care free and the other has to pay? Is it because the other part—Scotland—pays more taxes?

Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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The difference in approach is the result of devolution.

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