HC Deb 01 February 1972 vol 830 c57W
27. Mr. Carter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what changes he is contemplating in the investigatory procedure of complaints against hospital boards.

Sir K. Joseph

With my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, I have set up a committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. Michael Davies, Q.C., which is reviewing procedures for handling hospital complaints. We shall consider what changes may be necessary in the light of the committee's recommendations.