§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what communications he has received from the North-West Thames regional health authority about a possible merger between the Victoria and Hammersmith and Fulham health authorities.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe chairman of the North-West Thames regional health authority, Dame Betty Paterson, wrote to my right hon. Friend on 1 June recommending that Victoria and Hammersmith and Fulham health authorities be amalgamated. We will of course consider all aspects of the case carefully before making a final decision.