HC Deb 10 March 1949 vol 462 c136W
74. Mr. Goronwy Roberts

asked the Minister of Health why hospital management committees are applying a means test to patients before reimbursing them in respect of travelling expenses between home and hospital.

Mr. Bevan

Expenses are payable only in case of hardship, but no means test should be applied. The main test should be the length of journey.

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