HC Deb 06 November 1973 vol 863 cc149-50W
38. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons defined in the terms of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act as qualified to receive its benefits have been granted telephones in the county borough of Hartlepool.

Mr. Alison

I understand that the local authority has so far paid installation fees. rental costs or both in 50 cases under either the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act or Section 45 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968.