Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Twigg and Paul Burstow

Tuesday 29th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[The Minister of State, Department of Health (Mr Paul Burstow)]

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]

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?

[Mr Burstow]

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