HC Deb 06 April 1944 vol 398 c2181W
Mr. R. Duckworth

asked the Minister of Health whether any progress has been made with plans for the provision of homes for aged sick persons.

Mr. Willink

Yes, Sir. Several local authorities have already acquired or leased country houses which have been converted for the use of aged persons who are infirm or chronically sick. In addition a number of schemes prepared before and during the war to build homes for such persons have been discussed with my officers in the light of recent experience, and there is reason to believe that, through schemes of this kind, full advantage can be taken of labour and materials as they become available for the purpose.