§ 69. Mr. M. Stewartasked 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-SmithThe 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.