HC Deb 03 December 1968 vol 774 cc448-9W
Mr. Neave

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will instruct regional hospital boards that plans for the reorganisation of local hospital services should not be approved by them without prior consultation with the local authorities, medical practitioners and other persons affected.

Mr. Crossman

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on 2nd December to the hon. Member for Meriden (Mr. Speed).— [Vol. 774,c. 235.]