§ Mr. Prenticeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what reply has been sent to the Northampton district division of the British Medical Association following its recent letter to the Prime Minister's office concerning the allocation of National Health Service resources to the Oxford region in general and the Northampton district in particular; and whether he will make a further statement on the calculation of likely population changes when deciding on these allocations.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeNo reply has yet been sent to the further letter from Dr. D. H. Major of the Northampton district division of the British Medical Association, but I will ensure that my right hon. Friend receives a copy when a reply is issued.