§ 31. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services for how long the Woolavington Wing Theatres of the Middlesex Hospital, serving private patients, will be closed; how many routine sessions for National Health Service patients have been cancelled between 20th January and 6th April; what is the number of National Health Service patients likely to be displaced; if payments will be made for the services of the National Health Service staff and equipment which will be used for private patients; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to Questions from the hon. Member for Huddersfield, West (Mr. Lomas) on 18th February.—[Vol. 831, c.180–1.]