§ Mr. Lofthouseasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what directives he has given since 1983 to regional and district health authorities regarding the privatisation of hospital services; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HayhoeNo directives to health authorities on competitive tendering for hospital support services have been given but I expect the policies set out in circular HC(83)18 to be implemented by all health authorities.