§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration he is giving to the suggestion of the Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospitals that in certain cases his Department should make payments towards the travelling expenses of parents since parental visits can benefit the treatment of the child.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI am aware of the useful report which the association submitted to my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Social Services. There are existing arrangements for giving help in cases of hardship, and I do not consider I would be justified in seeking to extend them in the way proposed.