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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Adult Social Care Funding

Tuesday 23 February 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government provided over 1.1 billion for infection control, 149 million for rapid testing costs, and 120 million to boost the workforce in adult social care.
  • For 2021-22, the Government are meeting their commitment to adult social care funding.
  • Agree that a sustainably funded social care system is needed, with proposals to be published later in the year.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kevin Hollinrake Con Thirsk and Malton
Social Care
Context

During the pandemic, there was a need to support the adult social care sector with additional funding due to increased infection control costs.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to increase funding for adult social care. During the pandemic, the Government have provided over £1.1 billion for infection control, £149 million for rapid testing costs and £120 million to boost the workforce in adult social care, and that is in addition to £4.6 billion to local authorities.

Answer from Helen Whately

During the pandemic, the Government have provided over £1.1 billion for infection control, £149 million for rapid testing costs and £120 million to boost the workforce in adult social care, and that is in addition to £4.6 billion to local authorities. For 2021-22, we are meeting our commitment to an annual uplift of £1 billion for social care and will provide councils with access to an additional £1 billion.

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Q2 Kevin Hollinrake Con Thirsk and Malton
Social Care
Context

The questioner is seeking a long-term sustainable solution to fund the adult social care sector.

Question

Does my hon. Friend agree that the best long-term funding solution for adult social care is a German-style social care premium? My hon. Friend is well informed of the options and needs a sustainably funded system.

Answer from Helen Whately

I agree that we need a sustainably funded social care system. I know that my hon. Friend is very well informed of the options. We are committed to taking forward social care reform, and will be publishing proposals later this year.

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Not addressed: specifics on the German-style social care premium or commitment to implement it

How: We Are Committed To Taking Forward Social Care Reform

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