§ 44. Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made on the Government's review of the National Health Service.
§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made on the Government's review of the National Health Service.
§ Mr. HaynesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made on the Government's review of the National Health Service.
§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made on the Government's review of the National Health Service.
§ Mr. MooreWe are continuing to explore a wide range of ideas and shall bring forward proposals as soon as we can.
§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services when the manpower planning advisory group currently reviewing the staffing structure of the National Health Service is due to report.
§ Mr. NewtonThe joint DHSS/NHS manpower planning advisory group has a continuing programme of reviewing individual staff groups. Its current work programme includes manpower, training and skill mix reviews in the occupational therapy, clinical psychology, radiography, pharmacy and physiotherapy groups. Reports are expected at various times during this year and next. The Management Advisory Service has recently completed a report on the review of pathology staffing for the MPAG which is currently under consideration by the NHS management board and regional health authority chairmen.