§ Mr. Michael Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether Her Majesty's Government have now decided not to proceed with methods of alternative financing of the National Health Service, or whether this is still under consideration in any form; and if so, when he expects to make a statement on this matter.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeMy right hon. Friend is still considering the interdepartmental working party's exploratory survey of ways of financing health care, and whether to undertake any further studies.