§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take steps to ensure that there is an office of the new Winchester-based Family Practitioners Committee open in Portsmouth and available for personal calls by the residents of the city; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonThe Hampshire joint liaison committee is currently preparing an assessment of the accommodation needs of the proposed area health authority and the Family Practitioner Committee. This assessment will include recommendations on the location of offices for decision by the proposed authorities. I am however arranging for the hon. Member's views to be made known to the joint liaison committee.