HC Deb 02 November 1987 vol 121 cc538-9W
Mr. Speller

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he will take the protect the public from appeals for funds supposedly destined for treatment by unproven medical techniques.

Mr. John Patten

Generally speaking, it is open to anyone to appeal to the public for funds.

Central Government responsibility for medical treatment is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Security.