Preserved Right to Income Support

Part of Orders of the Day — National Health Service and Community Care Bill – in the House of Commons at 6:45 pm on 13 March 1990.

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Photo of Mr Anthony Beaumont-Dark Mr Anthony Beaumont-Dark , Birmingham, Selly Oak 6:45, 13 March 1990

I, too, am a sponsor of the new clause. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that one of the arguments of those opposing the new clause is that we are asking for a blank cheque—that anything goes, and that anything that is asked for should be granted? Does he further agree—given his very proper record—that all that those who support the new clause are saying is that it should be costed out? Of course, the state should not be penalised, but for goodness sake let us not penalise those in the homes, and throw them on the scrap heap.