HC Deb 16 March 1970 vol 798 c17W
94. Mr. Woodnutt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if his proposals for the reorganisation of the health services include a separate authority for the Isle of Wight.

Mr. Crossman

The Green Paper stated the Government's decision that, in general, the numbers and boundaries of area health authorities will be the same as for the new local authorities, including the metropolitan districts. Until I have received comments on the Green Paper and have had full consultations, I cannot say whether the Isle of Wight should conform to the general rule.