§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received concerning the charter for children, and the recommendations of the National Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyFor many years the Department has provided grant aid to the National Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital. We welcomed production of the charter. Recently we have received representations suggesting that district health authorities should refer to the charter in framing contracts for the provision of children's health services following implementation of the National Health Service review. We will commend this suggestion to health authorities.