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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Harper (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Blake of Leeds (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.


Independent Commission on Adult Social Care

Question

To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care gives due consideration to the needs of working-age adults to live as independently as possible.

Answer

My Lords, we have made it clear in the independent commission’s terms of reference that its chair, the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, must consider older people’s care and support for working-age disabled adults separately, recognising that services meet different needs. It is, of course, for her and her team to independently consider how to build a social care system fit for the future. The commission will first report in 2026, with phase 2 to follow by 2028.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
848 cc2265-8 
Session
2024-26
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Finance Learning disability Supported housing Social services Independent Commission on Social Services
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk