HC Deb 16 May 1950 vol 475 c146W
99. Mr. Peart

asked the Minister of Health the number and names of local authorities who have provided homes for aged people.

Mr. Blenkinsop

All county and county borough councils have provided residential accommodation under Part III of the National Assistance Act, 1948, for persons who by reason of age, infirmity or other circumstances are in need of care and attention not otherwise available to them. Some 200 small homes for the aged accommodating on an average about 30 residents have been provided to date by 80 of these authorities.