§ 3. Mr. Loveysasked the Minister of Health what representations he has received concerning the Report of the Committee on Hospital Supplies Organisation under the chairmanship of Mr. Hunt.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI have invited comments on the Report from interested bodies, but have so far heard from only a few.
§ Mr. LoveysIn view of the real concern felt within the suppliers' organisation of the Health Service about certain of this Committee's proposals, is the Minister aware that there is a real need for further consultation with the people doing the job on the spot before reaching a final decision?
§ Mr. RobinsonIt is early to say what the reactions to the Report will be, but I have asked for comments by the end of the year and I shall, of course, study them very carefully when I receive them.
§ Mr. John PageDoes the Minister insinuate that he will publish the Report in full, or has he passed it to certain organisations? Is he aware that a large number of organisations are holding up their manufacturing programmes until a decision is reached about the recommendations of the Report?
§ Mr. RobinsonCopies of the Report have been made available not only to 914 hospital authorities but to a wide range of interested professional and staff organisations and trade associations. They have also been given to the professional Press.