§ Mr. J. JONESasked the Minister of Pensions what leave is given to patients at the neurological hospital, Ewell, Surrey; whether, when a patient is given five days' leave, the weekly deduction of 19s. is made from the treatment allowances to cover cost of maintenance at the institution: and, if so, will he issue instructions that during the period a man is on leave from the institution no deduction shall be made in respect of the food he does not receive?
§ Major TRYONLeave is granted at Ewell Hospital under conditions similar to those obtaining at other Ministry institutions. When his condition permits, a man receiving long periods of treatment away from home may be given the opportunity of a few days' leave, during which his treatment allowances are continued without interruption. I am afraid that any other system of payment would not be practicable.