House of Lords written question – answered at on 7 July 2011.
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 20 June (WA 230), what are the responsibilities of landlords and banks to residents of Southern Cross care homes; how this has been communicated to landlords and banks; and whether they accepted their responsibilities.
In various meetings, the department has made clear to the landlords and banks that their primary responsibility must be to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of care homes that might be affected. The department is being very clear with all parties that we expect them to maintain service continuity and quality of care for residents whilst the restructuring process is ongoing.
Discussions continue between Southern Cross and its landlords and lenders. All parties have given a clear commitment to focus on continuity and quality of care of residents, as set out in their announcement of
The Government will continue to make it clear that all parties should work to reach a consensual solution.
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