§ 32. Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many regional health authority chairmen have expressed support for the plans to privatise hospital services, as expressed in a recent draft health circular.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeA draft health circular on contracting out support services was sent for consultation to regional health authorities in February. The responses show general acceptance of the principles involved.
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§ 57. Mr. Flanneryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he plans to publish a health circular following the draft circular on the privatisation of hospital services.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Ashfield (Mr. Haynes) earlier today.