HC Deb 04 May 1950 vol 474 c1885
41. Mr. W. Fletcher

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that under Statutory Instrument No. 1490, 1948, National Health Service, paragraph 4, two patients are frequently being charged for the same accommodation on one day, as the Instrument insists on each patient paying for each day or part of a day; that he has confirmed this practice by letter to hospital management committees; and whether he will now reverse this decision which works inequitably.

Mr. Bevan

Yes, Sir. It is intended to deal with this point when the Regulations are next amended.

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