§ Mrs. Shirley Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will publish his proposals for the reorganisation of the National Health Service.
§ Sir K. JosephI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Huddersfield, West (Mr. Lomas) on 14th January, 1971.—[Vol. 809, c.104.]
§ Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what extension of services he is considering for private patients within the National Health Service;
(2) what proposals have been made to him involving the imposition of charges for stay in hospitals.
§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to introduce charges for hospital beds and services.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he proposes to recommend the introduction of charges for National Health Service patients in hospital.
§ Sir K. JosephI would refer the hon. Members to my reply to the hon. Member for Walthamstow, West (Mr. Deakins) today.