§ Mr. Norrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is now in a position to advise health authorities on policy regarding residential accommodation in the light of the recent Rayner scrutiny.
§ Mr. John PattenWe expect to make an announcement within the next few weeks. In the meantime, we hope authorities will continue to sell any properties that they identify as surplus to requirements, and use the proceeds to develop services for patients.
§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make available the comments of health authorities to the recent Scrutiny Report on residential accommodation for National Health Service workers.
§ Mr. John PattenWe are expecting to make an announcement within the next few weeks which will take into account the comments received from health authorities and from other bodies.