HC Deb 01 December 1981 vol 14 cc87-8W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps his Department is taking to ensure the implementation of the Howie code (a) in hospitals and (b) in clinical laboratories.

It is not available in respect of decisions given on or after that date as appeals now lie, in the first instance, to the Social Security Commissioners. However, appellants can obtain advice and assistance in the preparation of appeals under the legal advice and assistance—green form—scheme.

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