§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the disparity which exists between the maternity fees payable under the National Health Service in Scotland and England, respectively; and if he will take steps to raise those payable in Scotland to the English level.
§ Mr. NobleI would refer the hon. and learned Member to the replies given today to the hon. Members for Glasgow, Govan (Mr. Rankin), Dunbartonshire, West (Mr. Steele) and West Stirlingshire (Mr. W. Baxter) and the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr. Grimond) by my hon Friend.