§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his Department's policy towards the use of ordinary housing units by area health authorities for persons considered to be a National Health Service responsibility; and if he will communicate his policy to area health authorities in Wales.
§ Mr. Barry JonesIt is the responsibility of area health authorities to provide accommodation for patients in their care. The details of health care including any rehabilitive treatment is the direct responsibility of the consultant concerned and the need for the use of ordinary type houses for patients, where they are available, is a matter of clinical judgment in particular cases.