To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will publish his proposals for a Long-Term Care Charter. [17802]

We hope to make an announcement in the new year.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will publish a summary of the representations he has received concerning the terms of reference of the proposed Royal Commission on Long-Term Care. [17799]

The Department has received views, from both individuals and organisations, in a variety of contexts, concerning the remit of the proposed Royal Commission on Long-Term Care. These representations have been given careful consideration as part of the planning process being undertaken by the Department. There are no plans to publish a summary of representations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will publish the terms of reference and membership of the proposed Royal Commission on Long-Term Care. [17800]

I refer the hon. Member to the reply my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Health gave the hon. Member for Macclesfield (Mr. Winterton) on 11 November 1997, Official Report column 702.