To ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made in reviewing the national strategy for carers as set out in the White Paper “Our Health, Our Care, Our Say”; and if she will make a statement. (98131)

A number of commitments to improve support for carers were set out in the White Paper “Our Health, Our Care, Our Say” which are currently being discussed with national carers' organisations. Work will begin shortly to plan how best to take forward the commitment to update and extend the Prime Minister's strategy for carers, published in 1999.

Formal discussions have not yet been commenced with other relevant Government Departments but we will be involving them closely in the revision of the strategy along with other key stakeholders.