§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give an assurance that he will not implement section 59 of the Health Services Act 1976 allowing private patients access to National Health Service hospitals.
§ Mr. MoyleNo. Section 59 of the NHS Act 1977 (specialised private practice with a common waiting list) is part of the provision enacted in 1976 for private practice in NHS hospitals.