§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will issue guidance to regional health authorities on the propriety of their receiving gifts from district health authorities conditional on specialist facilities being located within their districts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Currie[pursuant to the reply, 21 October, c. 870]: We are not aware that such guidance may be needed. If my hon. Friend has evidence of a need for guidance of this nature, I would be grateful if he would draw it to my attention. It is for regional health authorities to decide upon the most appropriate location for regional specialist facilities, taking into account all relevant factors.