§ 73. Mr. W. Fletcherasked the Minister of Health what local authorities have made provision for the housing and care of young crippled persons who have completed their schooling at Shaftesbury or similar homes.
§ Mr. BevanResidential accommodation for persons in need of care and attention not otherwise available to them is provided under the National Assistance Act by local authorities in homes managed by themselves or by voluntary organisations. I am not aware that any local authority has established a home for cripples. My Advisory Council is considering what guidance might be given to local authorities on the welfare of handicapped persons generally. Meanwhile my regional welfare officers will give what help they can in individual cases.