HC Deb 19 February 1948 vol 447 c1307
2. Mr. Stubbs

asked the Minister of Health what will be the position of Papworth Industries Limited, after 5th July, 1948

Mr. Bevan

The Industries will continue under voluntary management, but the sanatorium will become part of the Hospital Service.

Mr. Stubbs

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the employees of Papworth Colony, most of whom are out patients, are much alarmed at the rumour that the Industries would not be taken over: and will he consult the management and the trade unions concerned before any change takes place?

Mr. Bevan

As I have said, the Pap-worth Industries will not be taken over because they are not part of the Health Service.