With this it will be convenient to discuss the following:

Amendment 105, in clause 35, page 31, line 15, at end insert—

‘(3A) The regulations must require any interest incurred on an adult’s deferred amount or interest on an amount charged under subsection (1)(b) to count towards the set level above which an adult starts receiving financial assistance with the costs of their care.’.

Amendment 106, in clause 35, page 31, line 20, at end insert—

‘(4A) The regulations may not specify any threshold of other assets above which a person is not eligible to receive a deferred payment loan.’.

Amendment 107, in clause 35, page 31, line 27, at end insert—

‘(5A) Regulations under this section must provide that—

(a) a local authority shall direct anyone considering a deferred payment arrangement to an appropriately qualified financial adviser or to appropriately qualified financial advisers; and

(b) any loan under this scheme shall be sufficient to pay for advice under paragraph (a) above.’.

Amendment 96, in clause 35, page 32, line 12, at end add—

‘(11) The regulations in subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.’.