HC Deb 25 June 1984 vol 62 cc355-6W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, whether he will now instruct the Minister for Health to meet the trade union representatives of the Barking hospital strikers following his meeting with their employers.

Mr. Fowler

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services further to the Prime Minister's answer of 19 June to the hon. Member for Holborn and St. Pancras, on what date the Minister for Health spoke to the managers of Crothalls about the Barking hospital dispute.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

12 June 1984.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, further to the Prime Minister's answer to the hon. Member for Holborn and St. Pancras on 19 June, what communications his officials have had with the district management about the Barking hospital dispute in response to reports received.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Oficials receive informal reports on the telephone from the local management. From time to time our officials have confirmed that the health authority's policy continues to have the support of Ministers.