§ 17. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy for maintaining and, if necessary, expanding the use of cottage hospitals.
§ 27. Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, what is his policy towards the maintenance of hospital facilities in small communities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. VaughanOur policy is to try to keep small hospitals open wherever possible, because they have an extremely important role in the local community.