§ 58. Mr. Martinasked the Minister of Health whether he will prepare a scheme for the evacuation of adult invalids such as those who are bedridden and therefore not able to make private arrangements for their own evacuation?
§ The Minister of Health (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)I am afraid that it is not practicable to include within the Government's evacuation scheme arrangements for the removal of adult invalids such as those who are bedridden.
§ Mr. R. C. MorrisonIn view of the fact that most voluntary societies which have many of these cases brought to their notice are unable to do anything about them and to get them away, could not the right hon. Gentleman do something to assist the local bodies carrying on this work?
§ Mr. MacDonaldIf we can do anything to assist these bodies we shall be glad to do so, but the whole position must be governed by the prospect of accommodation in the reception areas.