HC Deb 03 April 1973 vol 854 cc57-8W
Mr. Worsley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he proposes to accept the recommendations of the Fourth Report from the Expenditure Committee 1971–72 on National Health Service facilities for private patients.

Sir K. Joseph

Yes. A White Paper on Private Practice in National Health Service Hospitals has been issued today (Cmnd. 5270). It contains a general statement of the Government's views on the matter as well as dealing specifically with the report and recommendations of the Committee.