§ 16. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement about his plans for the Health Service in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. NeedhamMy right hon. Friend's long-term strategy for the health and personal social services remains as set out in the regional strategy which was published in August 1987.
I will shortly be meeting the chairman of each of the four health and social services boards at accountability reviews at which one of my aims will be to consider and agree with them on detailed plans for 1988–89.
§ 25. Mr. BoyesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he next intends to meet the chairmen of the Province's health and social services boards to discuss the level of health provision in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. NeedhamI will shortly be meeting each board chairman at the annual accountability review. These 267W meetings will concentrate largely on the revised operational plans for 1988–89 submitted by the boards and I shall agree with each chairman plans and objectives for the coming year. These will aim to continue progress with the regional strategy within the level of resources now made available.
§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he next intends to meet the chairmen of the Province's area health and social services boards to discuss the level of health provision in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. NeedhamI will shortly be meeting the chairman of each board at the annual round of accountability reviews.