§ Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether there is a need for special financial measures to enable new town development corporations to provide health facilities in order to keep pace with their growing population; and if he will make a statement on his policy for the provision of such facilities.
§ Dr. OwenThe planning and provision of facilities for health care in new towns is a matter for the responsible health authorities. As regards policy for the provision of such facilities, I am unable to add to the reply I gave the right hon. Member for Wanstead and Woodford (Mr. Jenkin) on 13th May 1976.—[Vol. 911, c.240.]