HC Deb 04 November 1948 vol 457 cc1018-9
37. Mr. Douglas Marshall

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Press is not now admitted to meetings of the local hospital committees west of Bristol or in Cornwall; and, in view of the fact that these local hospital committees were provided so that they could form a liaison with the public, he will take action to remedy this grievance.

Mr. Bevan

The function of hospital management committees is the day-to-day control and management of their hospitals; and while I hope they will take every opportunity of keeping the closest contact with public opinion, the admission of the Press to their meetings is a matter for their own decision.