§ 49. Mr. H. Thorneycroftasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether he is satisfied that the National Assistance Board are exercising their discretionary powers to make grants under the National Assistance (Determination of Need) Regulations, in such a way as to prevent old people living alone becoming in need of residential care.
§ Mr. PeakeI am sure the National Assistance Board fully recognise the importance of enabling old people to continue to live in their own homes and are using their discretionary powers for this purpose whenever the circumstances require it.