CARE STANDARDS ACT

Early day motion 254, tabled 17 October 2001 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 50 members.

That this House notes the financial and practical difficulties care home owners are experiencing in meeting the care home standards set by the Government; further notes that these standards are forcing many owners already struggling in an underfunded service to sell their homes, as revealed in their representations made to the Department of Health; and believes that there should be an independent assessment of the cost of complying with the standards and a flexible approach that protects the interests of residents of good quality homes.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 36, Labour 9, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.