§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has made any study of the effect of reduced expenditure upon the effectiveness of the clinical service provided by university funded medical posts.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeEarlier this year the National Association of Health Authorities conducted a survey into the effect of the reductions in university finance on patient 225W service by sending a questionnaire, compiled in conjunction with my Department, to all teaching authorities in England and Wales. The survey showed that at that time NHS authorities were not finding the problems unmanageable. We will continue to keep a close watch on developments through our regular contacts with health authority representatives and will also pay particular attention to the results of the further study which is currently being conducted by the National Association of Health Authorities and the University Hospitals Association.