§ 70. Mr. AshleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which organisations or individuals have expressed concern that the reorganisation of the National Health Service will damage clinical research and training; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyWe have received various representations concerning the effect of our proposals for improving the National Health Service on clinical research and training. In response we have explained the steps we are taking following our commitment in "Working for Patients" to maintain the quality of medical education and research.