§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received on(a) the provision of residential homes for short-term postoperative surgical convalescence and (b) the availability of advice and information on the placing of patients in such homes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellWe have received no such representations. Guidance on discharge procedures is provided for local health authorities in circular HC(89)5 "Discharge of Patients from Hospital" and its accompanying booklet of good practice, copies of which are available in the Library.