§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many district health authorities in England have submitted a timed programme under paragraph 10 of HC(83)18 concerning privatisation of ancillary services by 30 April; and, of these, which included in their programmes early prospects of a tendering exercise.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeSo far, regional health authorities have submitted summaries of programmes from 164 district health authorities. These reports are being studied.