§ 37 and 60. Mr. Mikardoasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what is the nature of the study being made by the Teaching Hospitals Association of the reorganisation of the National Health Service in greater London; and whether it has his approval;
(2) what representations have been made to him by the Teaching Hospitals Association to extend the administrative responsibility of the teaching hospitals in the reorganisation of the National Health Service in greater London.
§ Sir K. JosephI have received a copy of a report prepared by Scientific Control Systems Limited at the request of the Teaching Hospitals Association which makes recommendations about health authority boundaries in London after reorganisation. I am considering the views expressed in it together with those of the London Boroughs Association and other interested bodies, and I hope to announce decisions shortly.
§ Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make a statement about his proposed timetable for reform of the administration of the National Health Service.
§ Sir K. JosephA Bill will be introduced shortly to reorganise the administration of the National Health Service with effect from 1st April, 1974, and to establish a health service commissioner to deal with complaints.