HC Deb 12 March 1987 vol 112 c295W
Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is now able to announce his proposals for the peripheral laboratory network of the public health laboratory service.

Mrs. Currie

Proposals for the peripheral laboratory network of the public health laboratory service (PHLS) have been put forward by the PHLS board, seeking our approval to put these out for consultation. We are still considering the proposals.