HC Deb 17 July 1973 vol 860 c65W
56. Mr. Ian Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to ensure that the services provided to patients in private wards in St. Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, are not affected by industrial action.

Sir K. Joseph

Some ancillary staff at St. Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, are taking industrial action, but essential services to private patients have been maintained by using ancillary staff not involved.