Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services Gwenda Thomas AM assured members that local authorities and local health boards, who are responsible for elderly care, have contingencies in place should they become necessary.

BBC: First minister's questions

Health minister Earl Howe assured peers that information relating to private services must not carry NHS branding, and this will not change under the Health and Social Care Bill.

BBC: New police chiefs will be under-funded, peer claims

Of course some local-use of the public phones occurs and there's a law requiring BT to provide "reasonable public access to public call box services", so rest assured that there'll always be a few kicking around in places like Piccadilly.

ENGADGET: Britain's red phone boxes disappearing

With Les Clefs d'Or concierge services around every corner, you'll be assured that all things will run smoothly.

BBC: Daily deal: A luxurious overnight getaway in Toronto

Minister for Health and Social Services Leslie Griffiths thanked AMs for their contributions, and assured them that the government takes its responsibilities seriously in this area.

BBC: Conservatives' debate

Rep. John McHugh, the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, said after the White House meeting that Obama assured him the plan to withdraw all combat forces will be revisited if conditions on the ground in Iraq deteriorate.

CNN: Obama to pull combat troops from Iraq by August 2010

John Griffiths AM assured committee members that there are work streams in place to ensure that there is no reduction in the quality of services when the new body is introduced.

BBC: Environment and Sustainability Committee