§ Mr. Tierneyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the weekly amount of pocket money paid to patients in mental hospitals who have no other resources.
§ Mr. MeacherFor those patients in mental hospitals who are not eligible for the new non-contributory invalidity pension, other national insurance benefits or supplementary benefit and are without other resources, authorities may pay or to spend on their behalf £2.65 per week pocket money.