HC Deb 22 February 1972 vol 831 c256W
72. Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a re-examination of ali hospital appointments cards with a view to strengthening the privacy of the information given; and to examine the need for change in regard to questions covering religion and nationality.

Sir K. Joseph

Appointment cards show the date and time of attendance and do not contain such questions. The forms used by general practitioners to obtain appointments for their patients are likely to contain personal details and these are treated in full confidence as part of the patient's medical record.