§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the functions and powers of the community health councils after the reorganisation of the National Health Service; and whether he intends laying down fresh guidelines as to their future role in the service.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergI refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Ravensbourne (Mr. Hunt) on 23 December 1981.—[Vol. 15, c.449–50].