HC Deb 19 May 1993 vol 225 c194W
Mr. Pickthall

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information she has concerning early discharge of pensioners from hospital because of the reduction in their pensions after six weeks if they reside in a nursing or residential home.

Mr. Yeo

Decisions about the discharge of patients from hospital and the type of care most appropriate to meet their individual care needs are for the professional staff involved and must be made on clinical grounds.