HC Deb 05 August 1971 vol 822 c406W
41. Mr. Judd

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make a statement on the financial difficulties being encountered by the Portsmouth Group hospitals in maintaining standards of medical service and in renewing medical and surgical equipment.

Mr. Alison

The Wessex Regional Hospital Board is responsible for allocating funds to hospital management committees in its area, and I understand it has not been informed by Portsmouth Group Hospital Management Committee of any special financial difficulties in maintaining existing services.