§ Mrs. Helen JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make it her policy to ensure that patients at present being cared for within national health service provision will not be discharged into the independent sector without their agreement.
§ Mr. YeoGuidance issued to health authorities in February 1989 HC(89)5 a copy of which is available in the Library, makes it clear that patients must not be placed in private nursing or residential homes against their wishes if it means that they, or their relatives, will be personally responsible for any charges.