§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Minister of Health whether, having regard to the urgency that exists for the amending of Section 46 of the Housing Act, 1925,
Description of Benefit. Amount of State Grant. 1925. 1926. 1927. £ £ £ Dental … … 97,150 185,590 438,300 Ophthalmic … … 12,860 25,250 53,510 Hospitals … … 48,760 37,090 36,760 Convalescent Home treatment … … 1,600 7,020 15,950 Surgical appliances … … 3,090 5,490 9,520 Want or distress … … 1,020 1,380 1,610 Nursing … … 1,380 1,150 730 Providing Convalescent Homes … … 1,540 1,570 720 Repayment of contributions … … 1,620 2,080 2,200 Total … … 169,020 266,620 559,300 As the cost of additional benefits which take the form of increases of ordinary cash benefits (sickness, disablement and maternity) is not separately recorded, the amount of the State Grant thereon cannot be stated.