§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many patients have been transferred from the Alexandra private hospital at Cheadle since it opened to National Health Service patients (a) as emergencies and (b) in the course of treatment.
§ Dr. VaughanInformation on the transfer of patients between specific hospitals is not available centrally. If the hon. Member has any particular cases in mind, he may like to pursue the matter with Stockport area health authority.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has issued guidance to health authorities on the procedures to be followed when patients are transferred from private hospitals to National Health Service hospitals in the course of treatment.
§ Dr. VaughanNo, I do not see that this is necessary.