HC Deb 01 March 1945 vol 408 c1538
16. Mr. R. C. Morrison

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the useful purpose served by old folks' clubs in various localities; and whether he will consider empowering local authorities to make grants towards their establishment and maintenance.

The Minister of Health (Mr. Willink)

Yes, Sir. I should be prepared to entertain an application from a county or county borough council for my consent under Section 67 of the Poor Law Act, 193o, to the payment of an annual subscription towards the support and maintenance of any such club.

Mr. Sorensen

Does that also include various voluntary organisations like old age pensioners' associations?

Mr. Willink

I should like notice of that question.