HC Deb 22 June 1989 vol 155 cc217-8W
Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many representations he has received to date on the White Paper "Working for Patients"; and how many have been critical of the Government's proposals.

Mr. Mellor

We have received over 7,500 representations on the White Paper, "Working for Patients". Many ask questions, many support all or some of the proposals, some refer only to specific aspects. It is not possible to distinguish the letters in the way the hon. Member suggests.

Mr. Adley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many letters from members of the public about the proposed changes in the National Health Service, to which he has replied, have resulted in further correspondence from the writer.

Mr. Mellor

We have dealt with over 5,500 letters from members of the public about the White Paper "Working for Patients"; a very small number has resulted in further correspondence from the writer.

Mr. Lofthouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will instruct the chairman of the Wakefield family practitioner committee to arrange a meeting between the full family practitioner committee and local Members of Parliament to discuss the White Paper "Working for Patients".

Mr. Mellor

[holding answer 19 June 1989]: No.

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