Written questions

Social Services

Lords · Question HL3405 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 22 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Earl Howe

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will intend to confirm detailed plans for social care reform before the next general election, following the Prime Minister’s decision to fast-track Baroness Casey of Blackstock’s review of adult social care.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 22 Sep 2026

On 29 July, the Prime Minister set out his objectives to reform the social care system and brought forward the timetable for Baroness Casey’s commission to inform that reform programme. We will update Parliament in due course on the proposals resulting fr...