asked the Minister for Health if he will increase the personal weekly allowance for all patients and residents in all institutions and welfare homes controlled by Health Boards.
Written Answers. - Social Welfare Payments.
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An increase in the amount which persons in health board institutions may retain from their incomes for their own personal use would be a matter for the health boards. I understand that most health boards increased these allowances with effect from 1 April 1978.