§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the reply of 25 October, Official Report, c. 310, if he has yet concluded his consideration of the views expressed by representatives of the National Health Service and the private sector about the introduction of charges to cover the cost incurred by the national blood transfusion service for the supply of blood to private hospitals and clinics; and if he will now make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe are still considering this suggestion.