§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he anticipates that in reacting to the requirements of cost savings recently announced there is likely to be a reduction in planned expansion in kidney dialysis, blood transfusion units, ambulance services and acquisition of body scanners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeHealth authorities have been advised to make cost savings in non-patient services, particularly manpower levels for staff groups not directly involved in patient care and in less essential expenditure on goods and services.