Clause 1 — Free provision of personal care at home

Part of Bill Presented — Sustainable Energy (Local Action) bill – in the House of Commons at 7:30 pm on 12 January 2010.

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Photo of Michael Lord Michael Lord Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) 7:30, 12 January 2010

With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: amendment 18, page 2, line 1, leave out 'undergoing' and insert 'undertaking to undergo'.

Amendment 19, page 2, line 1, leave out 'a' and insert 'at least one'.

Amendment 20, page 2, line 2, at end insert-

'(4CA) Any process under subsection (4C) may not be contingent on the activity of, or acquiring, a carer.'.

Amendment 21, page 2, line 2, at end insert-

'(4CA) The process under subsection (4C) shall be available to any person with care needs according to guidance issued under section 7(1) of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970.'.

Amendment 43, page 2, line 4, at end insert-

'(4E) Provision by virtue of subsection (4B) may for the purposes of this section not require the recipient of care to undergo the process defined in subsection (4C) if, in the assessment of a registered medical practitioner, the life expectancy of the person is such that the process will be limited or no benefit, or detrimental to the health of the patient, or will not alter their care needs.

(4F) Provision by virtue of subsection (4B) may for the purposes of this section not require the recipient of care to undergo the process defined in subsection (4C) if, in the assessment of a registered practitioner, the process will be of limited or no benefit, or detrimental to the health of the patient, or will not alter their care needs.'.