§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what advise his Department has given to health districts for their strategic planning in relation to continuing care provision.
§ Mr. Mellor [holding answer 2 February 1989]Th e most recent advice was set out in Circular HC(88)43, which gave guidance to health authorities on preparing short-term plans for 1989–90 and making any necessary revisions to existing strategic plans.
A copy of this circular has been placed in the Library. The relevant references are in appendix 4.