HC Deb 10 November 1959 vol 613 c35W
Miss Vickers

asked the Minister of Health what are the Government's plans for extending the provision of residential accommodation and of meals for old people.

Mr. Walker-Smith

In addition to encouraging the continued development of these services under existing powers, the Government propose to introduce early legislation empowering the appropriate local authorities to use privately run residential accommodation and to make direct provision for meals.