HC Deb 08 May 1989 vol 152 cc321-2W
Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health in considering the issue of self-governing status in respect of hospitals falling within the Islington district, what degree of priority he will attach to(a) the views of the chairman of the district health authority and (b) the voted views of the district health authority, the community health council, and the consultants at the respective hospitals.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

When I come to consider individual applications, I aim to take proper account of the views of all those with an interest.

HM(54)32 agreement and in this regard my hon. Friend may be assured that the interests of NHS patients will be fully taken into account.