HC Deb 03 February 1949 vol 460 cc1833-4
43 and 68. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Health (1) what schemes to provide and improve homes for the aged and infirm, under the National Assistance Act, have been submitted to him for approval from the Lancashire County Council;

(2) the number of persons in the following categories: aged, physically and mentally infirm, blind and partially sighted, deaf and dumb, epileptics and cripples in the Lancashire county council area who require accommodation.

Mr. Bevan

I understand that a scheme has been prepared and is being considered by the county council this week. I cannot furnish the desired information until the scheme has been submitted to me for approval.

Mr. Speaker

Mr. Thomas.

Mr. Randall

Is my right hon. Friend satisfied that immediate treatment will be given to this scheme in order that such cases as have already been brought to his notice, where mental defectives and old people are living in the same building, will be brought to an end?

Mr. Bevan

I will give this scheme immediate consideration when I receive it.