§ Dr. David Kerrasked the Minister of Health what proposals he has for transferring hospitals in England and Wales from the responsibility of regional hospital boards to Boards of Governors of teaching hospitals; and what principles guide him in reaching a decision.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI am considering a proposal for the transfer of St. Giles' Hospital and St. Francis' Hospital, together with certain clinics, from the Camberwell Hospitals Management Committee to the Board of Governors of King's College Hospital. I understand that further proposals may be made to me in due course by the Joint Consultative Committees for Central London. I regard such transfers as right in principle when they will improve hospital services in the area and conform with the responsibility of Boards of Governors for clinical teaching.