Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of a growing body of opinion to the effect that British hospital finance is in need of fundamental overhauling; and whether he will consider the possibility of instituting a corporation on the lines of the British Broadcasting Corporation, including representatives of the central Government, of local authorities, of voluntary hospitals, and of the medical profession, to be put in complete charge of all hospital finances?
§ Mr. ElliotI am aware that opinions have been expressed on the lines indicated in the first part of the question; but I could not commit myself to the view that the action proposed by the hon. Member would provide an appropriate solution.