HC Deb 26 October 1984 vol 65 cc751-2W
Mr. Speller

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will publish the Rayner scrutiny on catering in the National Health Service; and if he will now make a statement on the delay.

Mr. John Patten

The regional health authority chairman who sponsored this study raised a number of questions in submitting the report, and these are still under discussion between him and the Department.