The B.C. Liberals and the NDP are continuing their spat over NDP claims the provincial government broke its 2001 election promise to build 5,000 long-term care beds for seniors.

"His government, Gordon Campbell's government, turned their back on seniors in B.C., it completely failed to keep its promises," NDP Leader Carole James said.

James says Health Minister George Abbott continued to mislead British Columbians until recently when he admitted to providing only 800 beds for seniors.

The Liberals say they actually surpassed their promise to provide more beds for seniors when assisted living and supportive housing beds are included.

"That is a blatant falsehood," Liberal candidate Colin Hansen said. "In the first four years, we did not accomplish the net increase of 5,000 beds but we have subsequently met and exceeded it."

But the B.C. Medical Association supports the NDP's position, saying in a report last year that the Liberals have failed to live up to their promise to seniors.

With files from The Canadian Press.