§ 53 and 54. Mr. Sydney Irvingasked the Minister of Health (1) how much additional residential accommodation it is hoped to provide for adult spastic persons in the next two years;
(2) how many homes there are for adult spastic persons; and how many there are in residence.
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Blackley (Mr. E. Johnson) on 4th March.
§ Mr. IrvingIs the hon. Gentleman aware that that was a very disappointing reply indeed? As I know of the very good work that his right hon. Friend did at the Ministry of Education for the handicapped, may I ask him to look at the Question again? May I draw his attention to the case of a constituent of mine, a man named John Pudney, who has spent 46 years of his life in a hospital? Although crippled, he is not sick, and it is extremely unfortunate that he should spend his life among sick people. Will the Minister look into the case?
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganI am sure that my right hon. Friend and I will be only too glad to look into the specific case, but I must point out that it is primarily the responsibility of the local health authorities.