§ Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Health if he will make a statement on his visit to the hospitals in the city of Stoke-on-Trent; and what action he intends taking as a result.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThis was one of a number of visits that I am making and hope to continue to make to different areas as opportunity offers in order to enable to to learn at first hand how the service is progressing and to meet those engaged in it. I shall continue to act in conformity with my statutory and other responsibility.
§ Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Health if he will carry out an experiment for a limited trial period of allowing the Stoke-on-Trent Hospital Management Committee to have a grant direct and manage its own area.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithNo.