§ Mr. Mikardoasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the purpose of the inquiries he is making about the place of birth of subnormal and severely subnormal children and of their mothers.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what analysis is being made by his Department of the provision of health services according to the place of birth; when he will report on this; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CrossmanIn order to find out how far there may be a need to obtain 207W regular statistical information about differing needs for services among communities with different cultural backgrounds, my Department is conducting an exploratory statistical inquiry during March and April into the use made of certain health services according to the countries of birth of the users. The inquiry is being carried out through selected hospitals and local authorities and I shall be considering what results might usefully be reported.