§ 32. Mr. Andrew BowdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to ensure that health authorities adopt the hospital discharge practices outlined in circular HC (89)5, "Discharge of Patients from Hospital".
§ Mr. FreemanCircular HC(89)5 states that, in the light of the guidance held in the circular, district and special health authorities should report on action taken to their regional health authority or, in the case of special health authorities, to the Department by 31 March 1990.