HC Deb 08 August 1972 vol 842 c314W
23. Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for the Social Services whether he will make a statement about his recent refusal to authorise an increase in private practice in Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield.

Mr. Alison

As the hon. Member knows, my right hon. Friend has informed the Birmingham Regional Hospital Board that he is prepared to support the increase in principle but that its implementation should be deferred for the present in view of the length of waiting lists in the area. He has suggested a review of the situation in nine to 12 months' time.