§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he intends to bring forward legislation to give family practitioner committees independence from local health authorities; and how many representations he has received supporting this move since June 1983.
§ Mr. Kennth ClarkeYes. The necessary provisions are contained in the Health and Social Security Bill, which was read for the first time on Friday 2 December 1983. — [Vol. 49, c. 1111.] We have received 67 representations supporting this proposal since June 1983.