Lords debate: care for older people
20 March 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Baroness Fookes introduced a debate on the care of older adults and long term disabled people on 19 March
Contributions to the discussion came from Members of the House of Lords with wide ranging experience in the charity sector, nursing, education and more.
- Lords Hansard: Care services - older adults and disabled people
- Video and Audio: Care services - older adults and disabled people
- Related Parliament news story: Care of older adults and disabled people
- About Parliament: Debates
- Companion to the Standing Orders of the House of Lords: Debates
In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern. A minister responds on behalf of the Government.