18. Lady Grantasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether it is proposed to make any increase in the allowances to tuberculosis patients, many of whom are finding it difficult to make ends meet at the present rates.
§ Mr. WestwoodI am not aware that the present rates of allowances to tuberculosis patients are inadequate, but if the hon. Lady would care to bring any particular case to my notice I shall be glad to look into it.
20. Mr. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will review the operation of the Tuberculosis Allowances Scheme with a view to eliminating the anomalies revealed since its inception.
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§ Mr. WestwoodI am not aware that any material anomalies have been revealed since this Scheme came into operation, but, in any case, it is now being reviewed with a view to merging it into the comprehensive plan of social service which is to come into operation in July next year.
21. Mr. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many allowances were made in Ayrshire under the Tuberculosis Allowances Scheme and how many applications refused in the years 1943 and 1946, respectively.
§ Mr. WestwoodFrom the beginning of the Tuberculosis Allowances Scheme on 1st July, 1943, up to the end of February, 1944, 149 applicants in Ayrshire (including Burghs) received allowances, while 60 applicants were refused. For the year from 1st March, 1946 to 28th February, 1947, 164 new applicants received allowances, while 27 applications were refused.