HC Deb 19 December 1969 vol 793 cc466-7W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what studies have been made by his Department into the financial implications of centralisation in the hospital service.

Mr. Crossman

When particular proposals for centralisation are under consideration the financial implications, including the cost of centralised and improved services on the one hand and savings from closures and greater efficiency on the other, are taken into account along with other considerations such as improvement in standards of care and convenience of patients.

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