HC Deb 11 June 1976 vol 912 c800W
Sir George Young

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what the reduction in numbers of staff employed by the National Health Service will be if the proposals contained in his Department's paper on a revised hospital plan for inner London are implemented.

Dr. Owen

The paper does not represent departmental policy and was produced as a starting point for discussion rather than a basis for action. It is for the regional and area health authorities to develop specific proposals, and to assess their staffing consequences.