55. Colonel NEWMANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that under the Local Government Act of 1888 an Exchequer grant is made of 4s. per patient in mental hospitals; whether, although the cost of maintenance has largely increased, the grant has not been increased; and has he received representations from boards of guardians and mental hospitals associations on the subject?
Mr. YOUNGYes, Sir. In this connection I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given to the hon. and learned Member for York on the 18th March last, of which I am sending him a copy.