§ 36. Sir P. GOFFasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the conversion of worn-out residences into medical nursing homes in unsuitable districts within the London area; and if he will take power in forthcoming legislation to check the extension of this practice?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREMy right hon. Friend's attention has not previously been drawn to this matter but as at present advised he does not think that any further legislation is required. Under the Nursing Homes Registration Act no person may carry on a nursing home unless he is registered by the local supervising authority in respect of the particular premises, and the fitness and situation of the premises are factors which have to be taken into consideration by the authority before agreeing to register the applicant in respect of those premises.
§ Sir ARTHUR MICHAEL SAMUELHas the hon. Gentleman ever had a survey independently made of the nursing homes in the district between Wimpole Street and Baker Street apart from any report the Ministry may have received from the London County Council?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEARENo. Sir.
§ Sir A. M. SAMUELWill the Minister call for such a report from the local authority or otherwise himself have a survey made?