HC Deb 31 July 1951 vol 491 c181W
Mr. Molson

asked the Minister of Health the number of homes for aged persons provided by local authorities under the National Insurance Act, 1948.

Mr. Blenkinsop

At 1st January, 1951, the number of homes provided by local authorities in England and Wales under Section 21 (1,a) 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 was 718.