HC Deb 08 December 1927 vol 211 cc1559-60
47. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Minister of Health how many ex-sanatoria patients have become chargeable to the guardians in the last five years; and what is the cost per year of an ex-sanatoria patient who becomes chargeable to the guardians?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I regret this information is not available.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Has the right hon. Gentleman no means of obtaining it?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

No, I have not, because there is no distinction made between ex-sanatoria patients and others.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Does the right hon. Gentleman not think that it would be advisable in the national interests and in the interests of health to see that this information is collected by the boards of guardians,

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I do not see what bearing that has on the subject.

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