§ 39. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report a list of the area health authorities which propose to make a reduction in their expenditure by discontinuing their hospital cervical screening programme, together with the sums each estimates to save; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. VaughanThe Department does not collect information about the day-to-day provision of services in the NHS. My right hon. Friend has made it clear that health authorities should, so far as possible, avoid cuts in direct services to patients. If the hon. Member is concerned about a specific example which has been drawn to his attention he may wish to take the matter up with the appropriate health authority.