HC Deb 25 July 1951 vol 491 c72W
Mr. Carmichael

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of inspectors engaged by his Department in the inspection of homes for the aged, established by local authorities under the National Assistance Acts; and when a report will be submitted on these homes and the general welfare of the aged in residence.

Mr. McNeil

Eleven officers are authorised, as part of their duties, to inspect homes for the aged. The annual reports of the Department of Health contain a general account of the progress being made in this field.