§ Mr. Les Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Edgbaston (Mrs. Knight) on 3 February, Official Report, c. 181, whether he will allow access to his new National Health Service review team by representatives of community health councils and trade unions.
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§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergRates for post-neonatal mortality—deaths at ages one month to under one year per 1,000 live births-by social class for legitimate births only, England and Wales, 1975 to 1980, are as follows:
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeIt is for Mr. Griffiths and his team to determine their own method of working. Given its tight timetable, and the fact that the emphasis is on management action and not lengthy deliberation, the inquiry team will not be able to undertake a full round of formal consultation or receive formal evidence. However, I am sure offers or representations of practical help to the inquiry team would be received with interest. Community health councils and trade unions are free to approach the inquiry on this basis.