§ Mr. Montgomeryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether Her Majesty's Government are taking any steps to promote the development and expansion of private hospitals.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe significant growth in private hospital facilities over recent years has been greatly assisted by the support we have declared for such provision, the new contracts we secured for NHS consultants, and our decision to restore tax relief on health insurance premiums paid by employers for certain employees. We shall be keeping the possibility of further incentives under review.