HC Deb 18 February 1957 vol 565 c14W
Mr. McLeavy

asked the Minister of Health if he will introduce legislation to enable local authorities to inspect old-age pensioners' homes owned by charitable and other private organisations.

Mr. Vosper

Section 39 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, already empowers local authorities to inspect old persons' homes registered under Section 37 of the Act.