HC Deb 15 December 1970 vol 808 c291W
89. Miss Holt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the inquiry into the administration of and conditions at Whittingham Hospital, near Preston, Lancashire, will be conducted in public.

Sir K. Joseph

This is for the committee itself to decide.

90. Miss Holt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to be able to announce the name of the chairman and members of the committee of inquiry into the administration of, and conditions at, Whittingham Hospital, near Preston, Lancashire.

Sir K. Joseph

I cannot yet say but I am anxious that the inquiry should start as soon as possible.