HC Deb 23 January 1981 vol 997 c249W
Mr. Pendry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration has been given to the use of troops in the National Health Service in the event of an industrial dispute by the ancillary workers within the hospital service.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

Plans to maintain essential, life saving services in the National Health Service are of longstanding and are reviewed from time to time. Details must remain confidential.