§ 83. Sir H. Lucas-Toothasked the Minister of Health how many local health authorities are making charges for domestic help provided under their powers of Section 29 of the National Health Service Act, 1946; and whether the Assistance Board are adjusting grants to allow for these payments.
§ Mr. BevanThe information asked for in the first part of the Question is being collected and I will send it to the hon. Member. As charges made depend upon ability to pay, no adjustment of any National Assistance Board payments is required