HC Deb 17 June 1971 vol 819 cc135-6W
Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many copies of the consultative document Reorganisation of the National Health Service, have been sent out by his Department; to whom they were sent; and with what further instructions for distribution.

Sir K. Joseph

Approximately 2,500.

The following is the list of national bodies to which the consultative document has been sent for consultation:

  • Association of Dispensing Opticians.
  • Association of Hospital Management Committees.
  • Association of Municipal Corporations.
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  • British Dental Association.
  • British Medical Association.
  • Central Health Services Council.
  • Chairmen of Boards of Governors.
  • Chairmen of Regional Hospital Boards.
  • Chemist Contractors Committee.
  • Committee of University Vice-Chancellors and Principals.
  • County Councils Association.
  • Executive Councils Association.
  • Greater London Council.
  • Institute of Health Service Administrators.
  • Joint Committee of Opthalmic Opticians.
  • Joint Consultants Committee.
  • London Boroughs Association.
  • National Nursing Staff Committee.
  • National Staff Committee.
  • Pharmaceutical Society.
  • Royal College of General Practitioners.
  • Royal College of Midwives.
  • Royal College of Nursing.
  • Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
  • Royal College of Physicians of London.
  • Royal College of Surgeons of England.
  • Royal Medico-Psychological Association.
  • Society of Medical Officers of Health.
  • Staff Side, General Whitley Council for the National Health Service.
  • Teaching Hospitals Association.

Copies have also been sent to Members of Parliament to the Press and, on request, to over 600 other bodies or persons. The bodies consulted were sent five copies; they were not given any instructions on distribution but advised that there would be no objection to their having the document reproduced, which in many instances has been done.

Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services from what source, and in what way, people who have not been sent copies of the consultative document, Reorganisation of the National Health Service, may obtain copies; and what is the delay in obtaining copies from that source.

Sir K. Joseph

My Department will supply a small number of copies free, on request. I am not aware of any delay.