asked the Minister of Health on what date he received the application for arbitration from the Royal Hospital and Home for Incurables, Putney, in respect of its position under the National Health Service Act; and when he will take the next step in the proceedings.

The application was received on 8th June, 1948, but it was later agreed to await the arbitrator's decision on the case of the Home and Hospital for Jewish Incurables. This has only recently been received and the position of the Royal and similar homes is being considered.