§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will arrange for epidural an aesthetics to be provided for National Health Service patients who request them in North Staffordshire hospitals.
§ Mr. AlisonThe anaesthetic procedure to be used is a matter for decision by the clinician in charge of the patient.
§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will collect statistics to show over the next 12 months how many epidural anaesthetisations were performed on National Health Service and private patients, respectively, in North Staffordshire hospitals.
§ Mr. AlisonNo, but I understand that a statistical clinical survey into obstetric an aesthetics is under consideration in the Birmingham region which, though not primarily designed for this purpose, may elicit the kind of information the hon. Member seeks.