HC Deb 18 April 1923 vol 162 cc2049-50
74. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Minister of Health whether the whole of the £500,000 Parliamentary grant in aid of the voluntary hospitals has now been distributed; whether the grant will be repeated; and whether the Hospitals Commission, when the present grant has been distributed, will, in accordance with its reference, cease to act?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I understand that up to the present the Commission have distributed £421,033. The Commission have not yet made any recommendation as to the necessity for any future grant, or for the continuance of some central body to act as a link between the local voluntary hospital committees.

Mr. W. THORNE

Has any statement been circulated showing how the grant has been distributed?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I could not say offhand, but I will inquire.