§ 55. Mr. ASTORasked the President of the Local Government Board whether the local authorities which undertake the treatment of uninsured persons suffering from tuberculosis within their district, with the aid of the Hobhouse Grant, have power to provide for persons in receipt of domiciliary treatment the following among other articles of food, namely, milk, butter, eggs, bread, fish, and meat; and, if so whether he will state what Statute or Statutes give local authorities the power to make the above provision?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Herbert Lewis)My right hon. Friend is in communication with the Treasury on 1276 this subject, and is not at present in a position to answer the question.
§ 70. Mr. GOULDINGasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in addition to the proposals outlined in his speech in introducing the Budget, he will consider the possibility of placing adequate institutional treatment at the disposal of insured persons as part of their medical benefit?
§ Mr. W. BENNMy right hon. Friend will be glad to consider the hon. Member's suggestion, though I would remind him that the provision of Grants in aid of the voluntary hospitals would necessarily raise the question of State control.