The Department of Health and Social Security has granted $6,000 per annum to pay for kosher meals requested by patients in British hospitals, the Chief Rabbi’s office informed the Jewish Telegraphic Agency today. The grant will be administered through the Chief Rabbinate. It was obtained as a result of representations made by Michael Fidler, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews and Sir Henry D’Avigdor Goldsmid. MP. Kosher meals are now supplied on request by the kosher meals services at 50 hospitals in London and Manchester.
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