§ 23. Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Minister of Health whether he accepts the recommendations of the Platt Report with respect to unrestricted visiting in hospitals.
§ Mr. PowellYes, Sir.
§ Mr. Maxwell-HyslopI thank my hon. Friend for that reply. Will he ensure that the recommendations are brought to the attention of regional hospital boards and by them to the management authority of the hospitals concerned?
§ Mr. PowellYes, they have been so conveyed, and the evidence is that the great majority of children's wards do allow visits on every day. But I intend to keep up pressure to ensure that there is a full implementation of these recommendations.