§ 56. Mr. Ian Lloydasked 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. JosephSome 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.