HC Deb 01 May 1990 vol 171 c517W
19. Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will bring forward proposals to require private hospitals and clinics to ensure that patients are in a position to pay for treatment before such treatment is given.

100. Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will bring forward proposals to require private hospitals and clinics to ensure that patients are in a position to pay for treatment before such treatment is given.

107. Mr. David Young

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will bring forward proposals to require private hospitals and clinics to ensure that patients are in a position to pay for treatment before such treatment is given.

124. Mrs. Wise

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will bring forward proposals to require private hospitals and clinics to ensure that patients are in a position to pay for treatment before such treatment is given.

Mr. Freeman

No. Payment for private medical treatment is a matter for the parties concerned. The National Health Service continues to provide a high quality comprehensive service, available to all regardless of means.