§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health on how many occasions in each of the last 10 years inquiries have been conducted under section 36 of the National Assistance Act 1948; what was the average length of time taken by an inquiry; on how many occasions the default powers under the section were used; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyNo inquiries have been set up under section 36 of the National Assistance Act 1948 in the last 10 years. Nor has any order been made declaring an authority to be in default.