§ 27. Mr. Lennox-Boydasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will encourage health authorities to use the services provided by private laundries.
§ 32. Mrs. Faithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further measures he is proposing on contracting-out support services of the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.
§ 63. Sir Anthony Grantasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the progress being made in the National Health Service to ensure that hospitals have the option of using private contractors for their ancillary services; and if he will make a statement.
§ 64. Mrs. Knightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what new measures he will be making to encourage privatisation of laundry, catering and domestic cleaning in the National Health Service.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeMy right hon. Friend is considering proposals and will make a statement shortly.