§ Mr. Maxwell-HyslopTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what specific Acts of Parliament and statutory instruments will be required to implement the changes in the National Health Service presently planned by the Government.
§ Mr. Mellor[holding answer 19 October 1989]: We intend to introduce a Bill at the earliest opportunity to give effect to those of our proposals which require primary legislation. The Bill will be supplemented by statutory instruments as necessary.