§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to publish the Green Paper on primary care; and what consideration is being given to the problems of ancillary staffing at health centres, especially in areas of social deprivation.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe expect to publish a Green Paper later this year but we have not set ourselves any pre-ordained timetable. The staffing of health centres is a matter for general practitioners or health authorities, depending upon the categories of staff the hon. Member has in mind.