§ Mr. Evlyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps she has in mind to reduce the cost of the administration of the National Health Service.
§ Dr. OwenHealth authorities in England are already reviewing their administrative costs in all disciplines at my request. I am also discussing with the chairmen of regional health authorities on how the NHS may best achieve maximum administrative economies and have discussed this issue with a number of individual trade unions. My right hon. Friend and I attach very considerable importance to the fullest consultation with the staff concerned.