§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy on the placing of political posters on the walls of public areas in hospitals; and if he will take steps to discourage any attempt by political groups to direct propaganda at sick people and their visitors while they are on National Health Service premises.
§ Mr. EnnalsUnder an agreement of the General Whitley Council, recognised staff organisations may exhibit any notice of general interest to the staff on notice boards provided for this purpose, but no notice may be exhibited elsewhere on health authority premises without the previous consent of management. In view of the terms of this agreement, and in the absence of evidence to suggest the need for any central initiative, I consider it best to leave this matter to the judgment of individual health authorities.