§ 20. Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what response he has received from the chairman of the Health Services Board concerning its role in the phasing out of pay beds not justified by local demand.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinI wrote to Lord Wigoder about the board's work in general. He replied that it had decided to halt work which would not have become effective until 1980 or later. I am grateful to the board for this response.