30/03/2010
The Government prepares to set out how it would pay for social care. Plus reaction to last night's football and the Chancellor's televised debate.
The Government prepares to set out how it would pay for free care for people in England who are elderly or have disabilities. During a TV debate last night, the Chancellor Alistair Darling appeared to rule out a "death tax" to help meet the cost -- which would have taken money from peoples' estates. Instead it's thought ministers favour a compulsory insurance scheme. Nicky Campbell speaks to Health Secretary Andy Burnham about the options being considered.
Plus reaction to last night's chancellor's debate which also featured George Osbourne and Vince Cable, and a look back at last night's football following Manchester City's win over Wigan.
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What Labour plans for social care in England
Ministers want to pay for social care through compulsory contributions, but have shelved the idea of a so-called "death tax". Andy Burnham is Secretary of State for Health.
Duration: 08:03
Lib Dem view on social care provision
Norman Lamb is the Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary. He questions whether Labour's shelving of the so-called "death tax" is a policy just for this parliament. He calls for consensus.
Duration: 02:44
Andrew Lansley offers the Conservative set of proposals
The Conservative Shadow Health Minister wants to ensure help is provided earlier than is currently the case, as well as ensuring people can retain the money and assets they've earned in their life.
Duration: 03:54
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- Tue 30 Mar 2010 06:00大象传媒 Radio 5 Live
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