§ Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated cost to public funds of operating the Chaseley Home for ex-Service men in Eastbourne during the current financial year; and what was the cost for the year ended 5th April 1976.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe home is administered and maintained by a charitable trust—The Chaseley Trust—but my Department pays an agreed rate for each disabled war pensioner resident there on account of his war disablement. In addition, some beds in the home are available to other disabled persons under arrangements with the area health authority.
The total estimated cost to public funds during the current financial year is £220,000. The cost for 1975–76 was £190,890.