§ Mr. Coombsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to secure the appointment to the National Economic Development Council of a health representative; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ReesMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor has no present plans to alter the structure of the National Economic Development Council. Expanding the size of the council would risk it becoming unwieldly, to the detriment of effective discussion.