§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is now able to produce a reply to the report of the Expenditure Committee on National Health Service facilities for private patients; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephIt would be opportune to consider the recommendations made by the Committee in the general context of private practice in National Health Service hospitals. Accordingly, a detailed statement on a number of aspects of private practice is in course of preparation. I cannot yet say when it will be possible to put it before the House.