§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why the team of officials which produced the long-term strategy report for East Anglia did not consult the East Anglian Regional Health Authority about the region's future needs for health services.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe long-term strategy report for East Anglia, entitled "Stategic Choice for East Anglia", was prepared by an independent team drawn from central and local government. Its work was supervised by a joint committee set up by the East Anglia Economic Planning Council and the East Anglia Consultative Committee, representing the local planning authorities. Decisions as to consultation were a matter for the director of the team, who 657W was entirely independent, and my right hon. Friend cannot answer for the director's decisions.