HC Deb 02 April 1974 vol 871 c341W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his policy towards private beds in hospitals.

Mr. William Ross

As indicated by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services in the House on 15th March, the joint working party with the professions which is to consider the contracts of senior hospital medical and dental staff will cover the question of private practice.