§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what changes in his policy towards the elderly he intends to make in response to the British Medical Association's Report on "Growing Old in Britain", a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitneyI understand that the British Medical Association report, "All our Tomorrows: Growing Old in Britain", has been put forward primarily as a discussion document for the medical profession and the general public. The BMA has made it clear that it has so far taken no decisions of policy on the matters raised in the report. If firm proposals for action by the Government emerge from the consultation process, we will consider them.