§ 33. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied with the phasing out of private pay beds.
§ Mr. EnnalsYes. 1,000 pay bed authorisations are to be withdrawn by 441W 21st May in accordance with Section 3 of the Health Services Act 1976 and I expect to make a statement shortly. The Health Services Board will be making its first report in accordance with Section 4 of the Act by 16th July.