§ 60. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health under what circumstances are certified patients, or the Official Solicitor 104W acting on their behalf, approached to contribute wholly or in part to their maintenance.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithUnless he occupies a bed provided under Section 4 or 5 of the National Health Service Act, 1946, the maintenance in hospital of a National Health Service patient is the financial responsibility of the hospital management committee. When a patient is permitted to be absent on trial the committee has to consider whether an allowance should be made for the patient under Section 55 of the Lunacy Act, 1890. In considering this the Committee inquires from the person managing the patient's affairs whether the patient can provide his own maintenance or if a contribution is necessary.