HC Deb 23 January 1976 vol 903 c596W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what criteria the Independent Board will be able to decide whether or not to agree to the closure of pay beds in National Health Service hospitals.

Dr. Owen

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement on the National Health Service and private practice which my right hon. Friend made on 15th December.—[Vol. 902, c. 971–9.]