§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will publish a consultative document about joint financing by local authorities and health authorities; if she will include representatives from voluntary organisations in any further discussions she has with these authorities; and if she will make a further statement.
§ Dr. OwenWe hope shortly to consult representatives of local and health authorities about a memorandum on joint financing which will contain proposals to assist joint planning by enabling a limited amount of money to flow from health to 411W local authorities. Because the proposals will be about facilities and services provided directly by statutory authorities I do not think that wider consultation is necessary. Health and local authorities already have power, however, to enter into arrangements with voluntary organisations for the provision of services.