§ 2. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health whether provision will be made under his new health scheme for special hostels to cater for old age pensioners who are bedridden.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsThe care of all the aged who are sick will be a matter for the new health service. The care of those who need care but are not sick will be dealt with in further legislation.
§ Mr. Messerasked the Minister of Health it he proposes to take any action to investigate the administration of parochial charities providing almshouses and other welfare services for the aged.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given today to a question on this subject by the hon. Member for Aylesbury (Sir S. Reed).
§ Mr. Messerasked the Minister of Health if he has considered the Rowntree Report on the welfare of old people; and if any action is contemplated to implement the findings of that Committee.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsMy right hon. Friend is considering the recommendations in the report in connection with the proposed National Assistance Bill.