HC Deb 02 June 1980 vol 985 cc560-1W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider making available financial assistance to those health authorities which, because of lack of money or cash limits, are not now providing screening facilities for neural tube defects such as hydrocephalus and spina bifida, but which wish to do so.

Dr. Vanghan

No. It is for health authorities to plan, manage and deploy their resources in the light of their assessment of local needs and priorities.