§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what initial comments the Welsh Office has received from area health authorities and other bodies in Wales concerning the proposals to phase out private beds at National Health Service hospitals in Wales.
§ Mr. Barry JonesMedical and dental organisations have opposed the proposals generally and as regards their particular areas; some health service staff organisations have supported the proposals or would prefer more far-reaching ones. Others were divided in their views.