§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, due to the actions of the Unification Church in selling literature in Walsall's hospitals with- 64W out the requisite authority, he will issue guidance to all area health authorities on the prevention of the sale of such literature.
§ Dr. OwenThere have been two incidents in Walsall involving the unauthorised distribution of literature about the Unification Church. On both occasions when staff became aware that leaflets were being distributed the person concerned was asked to leave the hospital. Walsall Area Health Authority has reminded staff of the need to prevent such unauthorised visits and distribution of literature. I am considering whether any general guidance to health authorities would be appropriate as I am growing increasingly concerned at evidence which appears to indicate that this highly undesirable practice has occurred in a number of hospitals.