§ Mrs. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration he is giving to facilitating the availability of homoeopathic medicine in London and elsewhere; and whether it is his policy to reduce these facilities.
§ Mr. MoyleAny doctor who wishes to do so may provide homoeopathic treatment under the National Health Service, and I have no plans to alter this arrangement. The provision of facilities for homoeopathic treatment in any particular hospital is for the responsible health authority to determine. I understand that the North-East Thames Regional Health Authority, which is responsible for preparing a strategic plan for the area which includes the Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital, has made proposals for the future of this and other hospitals in a draft plan on which consultation is now taking place.