HC Deb 10 February 1981 vol 998 cc322-3W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in the light of the recent substantial damages awarded against Essex area health authority, he will consider methods of meeting such awards by some form of central payment additional to the normal budget of the health authority.

Dr. Vaughan

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.