HC Deb 22 November 1979 vol 974 c313W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what reduction in existing provision or deferment of development by the Rotherham area health authority he expects to see as a result of present Government policy.

Dr. Vaughan

It is for health authorities to decide how best to live within cash limits. So far as possible, they should seek to do this without directly reducing patient services. If the hon. Member has any particular instances in mind, he may like to take them up with the Rotherham area health authority.

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