§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health when his plans for a comprehensive medical and health service are likely to be brought before the House; whether he is receiving advice and information and taking evidence in preparation for this; and whether it will include the mental hospital and mental deficiency services?
§ Mr. E. BrownPreliminary discussions are now taking place with representatives of the medical profession, the local authorities and the voluntary hospitals. I contemplate publishing in advance of the introduction of legislation and, I hope, in the course of the next two or three months a general statement of my proposals which will afford all concerned an opportunity of considering and criticising them. The answer to the last part of the Question is "No, Sir."