§ 67 and 68. Mr. Orbachasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what discussions he has had with members of the European Economic Community on the structure of the National Health Service and any changes which may be necessary when Great Britain enters; and what proposals have been put forward;
(2) what organisations within the National Health Service in Great Britain he is consulting on changes which he expects will be occasioned by Great Britain joining the European Economic Community.
§ Sir K. JosephAccession to the European Economic Community would not involve changes in the structure of the 21W National Health Service, and I have had no discussions on this subject either with the Community or with organisations in this country.
§ Mr. Orbachasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what trade unions within the National Health Service have been invited to send representatives to professional liaison committees working in co-operation with the European Economic Community.
§ Sir K. JosephI regret that this information is not available. Any such invitations would be a matter between the committees and those to whom they were addressed.