§ 32. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement about his plans for health and social services in the Province for the next year; and whether he has yet met the chairman of the four area boards.
§ Mr. NeedhamMy long-term strategy for the health and personal social services remains as set out in the regional strategy which I published in August 1987.
I met the chairman of the Western health and social services board on 16 May in the course of the 1988 accountability reviews and I have made arrangements to meet the other chairmen soon. One of my aims will be to consider and agree with them on detailed plans for 1988–89.