HC Deb 15 June 1971 vol 819 cc55-6W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what guidance his Department has given to regional hospital boards on the question of maintaining good public relations.

Sir K. Joseph

The importance of good public relations and the means of promoting them have been discussed with Regional Hospital Boards on a number of occasions.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services which regional hospital boards have full-time officers dealing with public relations; and when were they appointed.

Sir K. Joseph

Full-time information officers have been appointed as follows:

Regional Hospital Board When appointed
Newcastle January, 1971
Leeds April, 1970
Sheffield July, 1966
North-East Metropolitan June, 1970
North-West Metropolitan January, 1971
South-East Metropolitan September, 1970
South-West Metropolitan September, 1970
Oxford January, 1971
Wessex July, 1970
Birmingham July, 1970
Manchester June, 1970