Medical councils Claim Lack Of Funds For The New Medical Policy Of The Elderly

Mike Rumbles, the Liberal Democrat health spokesman, had yesterday asked Caroline Gardner, the deputy auditor general, to investigate as to whether the funding packages given to councils to implement policies such as free personal care are sufficient.

Mr Rumbles, while stating that the Audit Scotland agreed to look into the situation, explained that the only way that to ascertain whether or not the Executive has properly funded these schemes or if council complaints are unjustified would be to have an investigation by an independent body. He also stated that if the Executive were found not to be providing with the necessary funding, then he would back the councils fully to ensure that they receive appropriate amount of funds.