§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the decision of the Newcastle Regional Hospital Board to prohibit the keeping of piggeries by the hospital management committees within their jurisdiction; that this decision if operated will compel the Hartlepool Hospital Management Committee to discontinue an undertaking which, for the past 10 years at least, has been showing a profit of between £1,200 and £1,500 per year; and what action he proposes to take in this matter.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI am making inquiries and will write to the hon. Member.