Bill Presented — Sustainable Energy (Local Action) bill — Clause 1 — Free provision of personal care at home — 12 Jan 2010 at 19:30

I beg to move amendment 9, page 1, line 7, leave out from 'in' to end of line 8 and insert-

'(i) extra care housing;

I beg to move amendment 11, page 1, line 10, after 'apply', insert-

'(a) '.

I beg to move amendment 13, page 1, line 17, leave out

'(including the exercise of a discretion)'.

I beg to move amendment 15, page 1, line 20, at end insert-

'(4BA) Any local authority not in receipt of funds from central government equivalent to the full cost of providing personal care to people living at home shall not be obliged to provide such care.'.

I beg to move amendment 31, page 1, line 20, at end insert-

'(4BA) The Secretary of State shall report annually to Parliament the compatibility of any new regulations and guidance relating to the provision of personal care to a person living at home with the European Convention on Human Rights.'.

Question put, That the amendment be made.

The Committee divided: Ayes 197, Noes 287.

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