§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is his Department's policy towards the provision of general practitioner beds as a move towards more comprehensive community care, respite care, and recuperation in the community.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyHealth authorities are required to draw up plans for the provision of health care services to the population for whom they are responsible. The provision of general practitioner beds is an option we would expect them to consider as part of this process.