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Social Services: Royal Commissions

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 14 August 2024UIN 1302

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to establish a royal commission on social care.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The Government is determined to tackle the challenges facing adult social care. We want everyone to live an independent, dignified life, which is why we are committed to reform and will take steps to create a National Care Service.

We will be setting out more detail of our priorities for adult social care in due course.

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