Health: Healthcare Assistance — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:15 pm on 13 February 2013.

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Photo of Lord Hunt of Kings Heath Lord Hunt of Kings Heath Shadow Spokesperson (Health), Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords 3:15, 13 February 2013

I am grateful for that response. Does the Minister agree that the significance of the council's report is that in relation to social care assistants it has concluded that a voluntary registrar is not sufficient? Does he agree that the same argument applies very much to healthcare assistants? With regard to the Francis inquiry recommendations, will he undertake for the Government to seriously consider reversing their policy on this matter?