HC Deb 13 December 1954 vol 535 c1386
11. Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Health whether the Guillebaud Committee has finished taking evidence; and when he expects to receive its report.

Mr. Iain Macleod

I understand that the Committee have recently completed the hearing of evidence; but that it is still too early to give a precise forecast of the date when they may be ready to report.

Mr. Robinson

Since possible changes in the structure and financing of the Health Service seem to be awaiting the report of this Committee, and since such changes are obviously desirable, would the right hon. Gentleman do his best to expedite the report?

Mr. Macleod

I know that we shall get the report as soon as possible. It is such an important report at this stage of the Health Service that, honestly, I would rather have a completely thorough job of work than hurry the Committee in order to get it a month or so earlier.

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