HC Deb 05 May 1981 vol 4 c13W
22. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure that United Medical Enterprises does not purchase hospitals at present within the National Health Service.

Dr. Vaughan

Selling property which is no longer needed by the NHS is welcomed by the Government since it releases extra money for the care of NHS patients. United Medical Enterprises has the same opportunity to buy such property as any other company involved in health care.