HC Deb 23 May 1972 vol 837 cc323-4W
48. Mr. Russell Kerr

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to encourage companies to take out group subscriptions to private health schemes.

Sir K. Joseph

This is not a matter for me, though I have many times expressed my belief in the rights of people to exercise the option of seeking treatment privately rather than through the National Health Service.