§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the speech of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Derbyshire, South (Mrs. Currie) on the National Health Service, made on Friday 29 January, represents the policies of Her Majesty's Government; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MooreYes. In particular I welcome my hon. Friend's comments on the rise in living standards under this Government and the increased consumer choice this offers families including, if they wish, the purchase of private health care.