§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidelines or restrictions exist covering the charging by health authorities and health trusts for the use of television by patients; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellProvision of communal television sets is a matter left to the discretion of individual trusts and health authorities. Charging is considered appropriate to meet the reasonable cost involved where patients wish to have a TV facility for their own personal use.