HC Deb 25 February 1954 vol 524 c44W
69. Mr. M. Stewart

asked the Minister of Health what arrangements exist for the inspection of disabled persons' and old persons' homes, as provided for in Section 39 of the National Assistance Act, 1948.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

The primary responsibility rests upon the county and county borough councils, as the registration authorities, and the frequency of inspections is left to their discretion. From time to time my right hon. Friend's officers also carry out selective inspections in association with the registration authorities.