§ 41. Dr. PHILLIPSasked the Minister of Health whether he is continuing the negotiations commenced by his predecessor on the subject of a national maternity service; and, if so, when he expects to complete them?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Sir Kingsley Wood)I have been asked to reply. The action taken by my right hon. Friend's predecessor was in the first instance to bring this question before the Approved Societies Consultative Council. The council appointed a sub-committee the report of which is being awaited. As regards the second question my right hon. Friend regrets that, like his predecessor, he is unable to give any definite date.
§ Mr. DAYDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that the present Government ought to make up their mind more quickly?
§ Sir K. WOODI have the greatest possible confidence that my right hon. Friend will be able to do better.