§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has to require district health authorities to request quotations for health screening from private hospitals before investing in their own capital equipment.
§ Mrs. CurrieHealth authorities are encouraged to give careful consideration to all means of securing greater cost-effectiveness in the provision of services to maximise resources available for patient care. In particular, when planning and implementing their breast cancer screening services, regional health authorities have been advised to consider the scope for collaboration with private sector providers and voluntary organisations.