§ 41. Miss Fookesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that complete confidentiality is being observed by the National Health Service in relation to the records of National Health Service patients; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonAll National Health Service authorities and practitioners are aware of the need to preserve the confidentiality of medical records. If my hon. Friend has any particular difficulty in mind, I should be glad to discuss it with her.