HC Deb 24 July 1972 vol 841 cc238-9W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider making an appointment, at regional hospital board level, of a senior officer with child care training and experience, to interpret and implement his Department's memoranda, and supervise the care of handicapped children in long stay hospital care.

Mr. Astor

asked the Secretaray of State for Social Services if he will seek to appoint, at regional hospital board level, senior officers with child care training to implement his Department's policy and supervise the care of handicapped children in long-stay hospitals.

Sir K. Joseph

Such appointments are a matter of management for boards themselves to decide, and I am not satisfied that my intervention is warranted.