§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health how many local authorities have, since 14th January, submitted plans for alternative accommodation to replace 79W health centres, whose provision is indefinitely postponed by his Circular, No. 3, 1948; and in how many instances has he sanctioned individual plans.
§ Mr. BevanAs I explained in reply to the hon. Member for Finsbury (Mr. Platts-Mills) on 15th April, Circular 3/48 did not "indefinitely postpone" all provision of health centres. Some local health authorities are already preparing proposals for providing health centres in accordance with the guidance given in the Circular. I do not understand the hon. Member's reference to "alternative accommodation."